Ahead of the highly anticipated IPL 2025 final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings, Virender Sehwag playfully predicts an RCB victory. Paying a reverse psychology, Sehwag humorously suggests his support often dooms a team. He hopes his backing of RCB will inadvertently favour Punjab Kings, as both teams vie for their first-ever IPL title.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s quest for their first IPL title gets a boost as legends Chris Gayle and AB de Villiers are set to attend the final against Punjab Kings. The RCB icons, who scored a combined 7,942 runs for the franchise, will witness Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar attempt to end the team’s 18-year trophy drought.
PV Sindhu advanced to the Indonesia Open’s second round after a hard-fought victory against Nozomi Okuhara. However, Lakshya Sen was defeated by China’s Shi Yu Qi despite a resilient effort. HS Prannoy also exited the tournament. Other Indian women’s singles players, including Malvika Bansod, Anupama Upadhyaya, and Rakshitha Ramraj, faced setbacks, with Bansod retiring due to injury.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings are set to battle it out in the IPL 2025 final in Ahmedabad. Both teams are vying for their first title, with Virat Kohli leading RCB’s charge. The weather forecast predicts clear skies and no rain, ensuring an uninterrupted and thrilling contest for the coveted trophy.
With less than a few hours left for the title decider featuring Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings, the Rajat Patidar-led franchise might be forced to make a late shuffle to their batting line-up due to the absence of a key player from training. The final is set to commence at 7:30 PM IST.
Former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has declared his support for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the IPL final against Punjab Kings, citing strong family ties to Bengaluru. Sunak revealed he received an RCB jersey as a wedding gift and has been an avid follower ever since, even cheering them on at Downing Street.
IPL chairman Arun Dhumal feels that the time has come for stakeholders to realise that schedules for bilateral cricket need to be worked around various T20 leagues rather than the other way round. Dhumal also hopes Virat Kohli will reconsider his Test retirement and addresses concerns about over rates and franchise owner behavior.
Drake, the Canadian rap sensation, has placed a staggering $750,000 bet on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to win their first IPL title against Punjab Kings. The high-stakes wager, made through Stake, could potentially earn him over $1.3 million if RCB, fueled by Virat Kohli’s impressive form, secure victory in the highly anticipated final at Narendra Modi Stadium.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings are set to clash in the IPL 2025 final, both seeking a historic win. RCB aims to break their title drought, while PBKS seeks their first title since 2014. The Ahmedabad pitch favors batting, and warm, slightly muggy conditions are expected for the evening match.
