The stage is set for the IPL 2025 final, and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) is just one win away from claiming the championship title. After defeating Punjab Kings by 8 wickets in the first qualifier, RCB secured their spot in the final, which will take place on June 3 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. This will be RCB’s fourth appearance in the IPL final.
RCB’s performance at the Narendra Modi Stadium has been a mixed bag. They have played 6 matches at this venue, with 3 wins and 3 losses. However, in their last 4 matches here, they have managed only one win. But this year’s team is a different story, with a much-improved batting and bowling lineup.
Some players to watch out for are
- Faf du Plessis, who has an impressive average of 54.75 at this stadium, with 2 fifties and 219 runs in 6 matches.
- Rajat Patidar, RCB’s captain, who has an average of nearly 39 at this venue.
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who has taken 9 wickets at an average of 11 at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
If RCB can put together a strong team performance, they might just be unstoppable in the final.
Looking back at RCB’s history in IPL finals, they first appeared in the final in 2009 but lost to Deccan Chargers by 6 runs. In 2011, they faced CSK and lost by 58 runs. Their most recent final appearance was in 2016, where they lost to Sunrisers Hyderabad by 8 runs. Will this be the year RCB finally claims the championship title? Only time will tell.