Ravi Shastri, the veteran commentator, made a comical blunder during the IPL 2025 final toss presentation between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings. Shastri incorrectly announced that Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer had chosen to bat after he had actually elected to bowl. The incident quickly sparked a meme fest on social media, with fans reacting to Shastri’s mix-up.
A record-breaking crowd witnessed the IPL 2025 Final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings at Narendra Modi Stadium. Punjab Kings chose to bowl first, restricting RCB to 190/9 despite Virat Kohli’s anchoring innings. With a slightly under-par score, RCB faces a challenging second innings in front of a massive audience.
Virat Kohli scored a 35-ball 43 in the IPL final against Punjab Kings. Kohli looked to bat through, as he usually does in big games, but failed to do so and never looked to accelerate on an Ahmedabad pitch, where anything below 200 is a below-par total. After being put into bat first, RCB scored 190 for 9.
In the 2025 IPL final, Anushka Sharma watched as Virat Kohli’s RCB faced Punjab Kings. Kohli, opening the batting, surpassed Shikhar Dhawan for the most IPL fours, reaching 769. However, his innings was cut short at 43, leading to a quiet reaction from the RCB camp and Anushka, highlighting the personal stakes for players and their families.
In the IPL 2025 final, Virat Kohli’s cautious 43 off 35 balls wasn’t enough as Royal Challengers Bengaluru aimed for their maiden title. Azmatullah Omarzai’s stunning caught-and-bowled dismissed Kohli, leaving him visibly disappointed. Punjab Kings, led by Shreyas Iyer, chose to field first, setting the stage for a new IPL champion as both teams vied for their first trophy.
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.
Virat Kohli etched his name in IPL history during the 2025 final against Punjab Kings, surpassing Shikhar Dhawan’s record for the most fours. Kohli reached 769 fours in his 258th innings, overshadowing Dhawan’s 768. He also aimed to become the first player to score 700 runs in an IPL season thrice, needing 86 runs.
The IPL 2025 final between RCB and PBKS at Narendra Modi Stadium witnessed BCCI honoring the Indian Armed Forces. Jay Shah and family attended the title clash preceded by a patriotic musical tribute led by Shankar Mahadevan. The IPL 2025 season had earlier been paused for a week due to rising tensions between India and Pakistan. Following a ceasefire agreement between the two nations, the tournament resumed with a revised schedule, pushing the final from its original May 26 date to June 3.
Ahead of the highly anticipated IPL 2025 final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings, a heartwarming moment unfolded as Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers shared a hug. Punjab Kings opted to bowl first after winning the toss. RCB captain Rajat Patidar expressed his desire to post a competitive total.
