IPL 2025 Final: Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Showdown

Excitement Builds for IPL 2025 Final

The highly anticipated IPL 2025 final is scheduled for Tuesday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, featuring a thrilling matchup between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).

As both teams gear up for this significant event, renowned filmmaker SS Rajamouli shared a heartfelt message that resonated with fans.

On Monday, Rajamouli posted on his X account a touching image of Punjab Kings' captain Shreyas Iyer and RCB's star player Virat Kohli exchanging a handshake.

In his post, the filmmaker commended both athletes for their dedication and journeys in cricket. He highlighted Iyer's path, noting how he led Delhi Capitals to a final but was subsequently dropped, then secured a trophy with Kolkata Knight Riders only to face the same fate again. Conversely, he praised Kohli for his unwavering excellence throughout the years.

Rajamouli expressed, 'This man leads Delhi to a final… and is dropped… Leads Kolkata to a trophy… dropped… Leads a young Punjab to the finals after 11 years. He deserves this year’s trophy too… On the other hand, it is Kohli… who is performing year after year… compiling thousands of runs. The final frontier for him… He deserves it too. Whatever the result… it’s going to be a heartbreak…' Iyer's remarkable performance, scoring an unbeaten 87 off 41 balls, propelled Punjab Kings to the final after defeating Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2, making him the first player to guide three different IPL franchises to a final.

RCB earned their spot in the final by overcoming Punjab in Qualifier 1. Kohli has been in exceptional form this season, consistently scoring runs and leading his team effectively.

This final holds special significance as neither RCB nor PBKS has claimed an IPL title yet. This marks RCB’s fourth final appearance and PBKS’s second, their first in over ten years.

All eyes will be on Ahmedabad on Tuesday as fans eagerly await to see which team will finally secure their inaugural IPL championship.