Delhi: The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) defeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) by eight wickets in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 Qualifier 1 and made it to the finals in a bang. This is the fourth time in the history of RCB when he has made it to the finals.
Suyash Sharma becomes hero
In this match, young leg -spinner Suyash Sharma bowled brilliantly. He took 3 wickets for 17 runs in just 3 overs and was elected ‘Player of the Match’. He dismissed Marcus Stoyanis, Shashank Singh and Mushir Khan. The special thing is that this season is this ninth separate player for RCB who has got ‘Player of the Match’, which shows that this time the team is not dependent on only one or two players.
Gavaskar praises RCB
Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar praised RCB and said that this time the team is bringing a new match winner in every match and this is his strength. He said, “RCB has not been dependent on any one batsman or bowler this year. Everyone has contributed on the spot, which is why they have reached the finals and according to me, they can also become champions on 3 June.
Prayers for restrained celebration after victory
Gavaskar also appreciated that even after a major victory over Punjab, RCB players did not celebrate much and kept in mind the final. He said, “The team knows that there is still a big match, so they have not been seduced into victory. The experience of playing and losing the final has taught them that the real battle is still left.”
Final will be held in Ahmedabad on June 3
RCB will now play the final on 3 June at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Although the team has reached the finals three times so far, but never won the title. But this time the figures are in his favor, because the qualifiers 1 winning teams have won the title 11 times out of 14.
Pbks still have a chance
At the same time, Punjab Kings have another chance to reach the finals. He will now have to face the winner of the eliminator match, which will be played between Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans in Mullanpur on 30 May.
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