As the Mumbai Indians were eliminated, the IPL is now in a new era, with the Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru preparing for an exciting matchup in Tuesday's championship, which promises a first-time winner this year. The two teams that placed in the top two in the league stage, demonstrating consistency throughout the 14 games, advanced to the final after overcoming the playoff obstacles. Both teams will be under the pressure to win their first championship and break their 18-year streak.

We will now look at the most important elements that are likely to contribute to determining the winner of the next IPL championship:

Venue considerations

The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, where the Punjab Kings defeated the Mumbai Indians in their qualifier 1, will host the grand finale. This season, Shreyas Iyer and Co. have played in Ahmedabad twice, winning both games. However, RCB have not performed at the location this year, and it will be difficult for them to get used to the circumstances in time for the championship game. But their outstanding away venue record this year could tilt the scales in their favor.

This season, head to head

The two teams have already played each other three times this year. Although the first game went to Punjab Kings, RCB established its dominance in the previous two, notably with a resounding confidence-boosting victory in Qualifier 1. The championship game, however, will be quite different, and Punjab Kings may be under some stress.

In the big battle, Josh Hazlewood will also play a significant role. The tall Australian pacer has taken six wickets against PBKS hitters this year, three of which were in the first qualifier, effectively breaking their back. On the other hand, Virat Kohli, the star batter for RCB, must be wary of Kyle Jamieson, who has targeted the fourth-fifth stump channel outside off stump to defeat him in the past in various formats.

A current form guide for PBKS and RCB

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Recently, in a lopsided qualifying match 1, Rajat Patidar and his team defeated PBKS, which may provide them a mental advantage going into the championship game. With three victories and one rain-cancelled game out of their previous five, RCB enters the game with considerable momentum. On the other hand, the Punjab Kings have had a mixed run, winning three and losing two of their previous five games, but they will be in good spirits after defeating five-time champions Mumbai Indians in a hard-fought match.

The Captain's Influence

Shreyas Iyer, the captain of Kolkata Knight Riders when they won the IPL championship the previous year, has been leading from the front and is currently the leading run scorer for Punjab. In the qualifier, he hit a captain's knock of 78 not out to assist Punjab in chasing down a challenging target set by strong Mumbai. The fashionable batsman has been leading from the front this season, hitting 603 runs. In contrast, Patidar has drawn praise for his leadership abilities in his first year as captain and has managed his resources effectively in critical situations. However, his batting has not been very effective this year, as he only managed to score 286 runs in 14 games. Having guided a team to an IPL championship, Shreyas Iyer is in a much better position than Rajat Patidar because he understands how to handle the expectations and pressure that come with a high-stakes final.

After years of inconsistency, RCB may enter the final with a little advantage, having at last achieved the ideal balance in their lineup, with form and momentum appearing to be on their side. But Shreyas Iyer's proven big-match mentality, combined with his recent IPL victory, gives PBKS a significant advantage.

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