Delhi: The final of IPL 2025 is now just one step away and will see a tremendous competition between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Both these teams have got a chance to win the trophy for the first time in 17 years. The interesting thing is that for the first time after 2013, any new champions of the old eight teams will appear.
Team selection will be the most important in the final
As the time of this big match is getting closer, discussions about the fitness and correct team combination of the players have intensified. While the Bangalore team reached the finals directly in the first qualifier by defeating Punjab by 8 wickets, Punjab got another chance.
RCB defeated Punjab
In the first qualifier, RCB covered Punjab for just 101 runs and achieved the target in just 10 overs. In that match, the Bangalore team did not make a single mistake, even though their finisher Tim David was not in the team.
Punjab found final ticket by defeating Mumbai
However, Punjab took full advantage of its second opportunity. In the qualifier 2 played against Mumbai Indians, captain Shreyas Iyer scored an unbeaten 87 in 41 balls to give his team a stunning victory and brought him to the final.
Suspense on Tim David’s return
Bangalore’s team worry is Tim David’s fitness. He is out of the last two matches due to hamstring injury in Hyderabad. Captain Rajat Patidar said at the pre-final press conference, “I don’t know whether Tim David will play or not, only doctors can give better information.”
Livingstone can get another chance
If Tim David is not fit, RCB may once again give Lium Livingstone a chance, even though his performance is fading this season. RCB’s team will want to return to their finisher Tim David ground before the final.
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