IPL to Get a New Champion This Time
Punjab Kings or RCB – Who Will Take the Trophy?
This IPL season will witness a new champion. Both Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), who have reached the finals, have never won the trophy before. Therefore, the winner of tomorrow’s final match in Ahmedabad will lift their first-ever IPL trophy.
Both teams have performed impressively this season to make it to the finals. One of the most exciting facts is that RCB has won 7 consecutive matches outside their home ground. In fact, apart from a few matches, they have won every away match they’ve played this season. This remarkable record has certainly boosted the morale of RCB players.
RCB secured their place in the finals by defeating Punjab Kings decisively in the first qualifier.
On the other hand, Punjab Kings have also had an impressive season. Most notably, Shreyas Iyer’s captaincy has received widespread praise. Earlier, Shreyas had already created a record by leading three different teams to the playoffs. He had taken Kolkata Knight Riders to the finals in both 2022 and 2024, and even won his first IPL trophy as captain in 2024.
That means Shreyas Iyer knows how to handle the pressure of an IPL final, which will be a significant advantage for Punjab Kings.
In the second qualifier, thanks to Shreyas’ stellar performance, Punjab Kings defeated Mumbai Indians by 5 wickets to book their spot in the final.
