Indian Premier League 2025 has reached its climax with two teams Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings who many had predicted wouldn’t make it to the big final. Now, these underdogs will battle it out to be crowned champions, as the hype for the IPL 2025 finals continues to grow.
A guaranteed first-time champion awaits, as the big final on Tuesday in Ahmedabad will be buzzing to know who the winner is between the Punjab Kings and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. These are the best teams in the league, who finished top 2 in the points table, and a very well-deserved finalist of the season.
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It’s all at stake as Virat Kohli’s maiden trophy in the 18th fairy tale, with Shreyas Iyer’s chance to cement his legacy in the list of best IPL captains, is looming on the big night in Ahmedabad.
RCB’s Tactical Mastery vs PBKS’s Grit
Both have played 2 league matches and faced off against each other in Qualifier 1. RCB has beaten PBKS twice this season, which automatically gives them a psychological edge in this match-up. The first match between the two was in Bengaluru; it was a rain-affected 14-over match where PBKS restricted RCB to 95/9. In return, the Kings chased down the target in 12 overs to win the first match in the face-off. Two days later, RCB travelled to New Chandigarh to face PBKS, and this time it was RCB who were defeated, as the revenge was complete.
After dominating the league matches, both teams finished in the top 2, with PBKS topping the table with a slightly higher NRR, despite both teams ending the league with 19 points. Qualifier 1 was once again scheduled in Chandigarh, and this time, RCB crumbled PBKS as they exposed their uncapped batting core, who struggled under tremendous pressure. PBKS were all out for 101, and in return, RCB chased down the total in just 10 overs to qualify for the finals. Meanwhile, PBKS defeated MI in Qualifier 2 to reach the finals.
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Can RCB Control PBKS Again, or Will Punjab Kings Bounce Back?
RCB have a psychological edge, which puts them ahead, and they are the only team this season to restrict Punjab Kings' batting twice, not allowing them to finish with big scores. Right now, RCB knows how to control PBKS. Meanwhile, it's the big final as Shreyas said, they don’t look back at the results, as they focus on the present, and this attitude will balance things with RCB in the Grand Finale.
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The battle will be balanced and even, and this match will be a thrilling showdown with one team ending their 18-year trophy drought. Stay tuned for the big final night.
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