Prabhsimran Singh vs Josh Hazlewood
Punjab Kings' batsman Prabhsimran Singh has been a shadow of his earlier self in the latter half of IPL 2025. In Qualifier 1 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the right-hander struggled to score runs against pace bowling. On the other hand, premier speedster Josh Hazlewood will look to make early inroads and shift the momentum in Bengaluru's favour. (Pic: File Pic)
Marcus Stoinis vs Suyash Sharma
Marcus Stoinis has been contributing steady knocks to lend stability to PBKS' middle-order. However, his battle against RCB’s Suyash Sharma will be one to watch. Suyash, with his crafty spin, has made it difficult for batters to score freely in the ongoing season. (Pic: File Pic)
Kyle Jamieson vs Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli has been in sublime form this season, amassing 614 runs in 14 matches. However, he will once again be up against Punjab's Kyle Jamieson, whose high-arm action and steep bounce make it hard for batters to pick length. In Qualifier 1, Kohli was dismissed by Jamieson after scoring just 12 runs. (Pic: AFP/File Pic)
Shreyas Iyer vs Josh Hazlewood
Shreyas Iyer, meanwhile, has unveiled a version 2.0 of himself in IPL 2025. The right-hander has adopted an aggressive approach regardless of the bowling attack. However, he will be wary of Hazlewood, who got the better of him in the Qualifier. (Pic: File Pic)
Phil Salt vs Arshdeep Singh
Despite Phil Salt remaining unbeaten in Qualifier 1, his vulnerability to inswing deliveries remains a concern. Punjab pacer Arshdeep Singh, who has picked up 18 wickets in 16 matches so far, will aim to exploit this weakness. He will be eager to strike early in the final and play a crucial role in Punjab’s pursuit of their maiden IPL trophy. (Pic: File Pic)
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