Overview

• Chris Gayle arrived in a custom outfit pairing an RCB jersey and branded shoes with a Sikh turban nodding to Punjab Kings.
• Gayle, who represented RCB from 2011–17 and PBKS from 2018–21, accepted RCB’s invitation for the final.
• He praised RCB supporters as “the best” and said he would be happy for either side’s victory.
• Punjab Kings won the toss and chose to bowl first, handing RCB the chance to set a target.
• RCB posted 190/9 in 20 overs with Virat Kohli top-scoring at 43, and PBKS began their chase of the franchise’s first IPL title.