- June 3, 2025
Can you believe it? 17 seasons full of ups, downs, and in-between, and we have finally gotten to an IPL final where a new champion is guaranteed. RCB vs PBKS — two OG franchises from the Class of 2008, both wanting to lift that elusive trophy of their dreams. No, this is not déjà vu. This is something cricket fans have been wanting to happen for years now — crying along with the emotional roller-coaster of Virat Kohli or cheering on Punjab with all of their near-misses. The final is not just a game. It is a story. A redemption arc. An ending. So, what does win mean for these two teams? Let’s unpack it.
The Emotional Weight of an RCB Win: More Than Just a Trophy
For Royal Challengers Bangalore, winning the IPL trophy is not just about gaining silverware – it is about validation. They have been to three finals (2009, 2011, and 2016), made the playoffs several times, but still, they haven’t had any luck. RCB fans have formed a tribe based on suffering, memes, and pure hope.
But 2025 has had a different feel. Kohli has been on fire, the bowling units have finally opened their bowling, and Faf has provided the calm leadership that has been missing. To beat the WR in this final would quash years of trolling, solidify Kohli’s IPL legacy, and give Bangalore fans a celebration they so desperately want. This would be the fairy tale ending for fans who have spent years supporting RCB through collapses, through chokes, and rain-affected heartbreaks.
PBKS: The Underdogs Who’ve Waited Long Enough
Punjab Kings only appearance in the final was back in 2014 when they lost to KKR despite being probably the most exciting team that season. What has happened since then? Inconsistency, mid-tier fall-offs, and a whole carousel of captains. But, in 2025, something’s clicked.
Shikhar Dhawan’s calm, steady captaincy, paired with a young, fiery Prabhsimran and Arshdeep with a very bright future, has resulted in wins for Punjab Kings. Yet these young players have not just won games – they have dominated moments. A win for PBKS would not only be the first time something meaningful for the oft-overlooked loyal fans of that particular franchise, but it would also mark a shift to reshape the IPL map. It would signal to the IPL teams and their franchises that there is more to the IPL than just the glamour franchises.
Beyond the Trophy: What This Final Means for the IPL Legacy
Regardless of who ultimately hoists the trophy, IPL 2025 is already a landmark in history. This final is about more than just ending a drought — it’s about the progression of the league itself. Two teams starting their journeys in 2008, now playing in a futuristic format that has young Indian players as household names, and the international players as supporting acts.
Regardless of the side wins, there will be a fresh story. If RCB wins, it’s the culmination of a decade-long chase and finally evens the ledger in regards to one of cricket’s most supported teams. If PBKS wins, it proves that patience, building a culture, and investing in youth pay off in titles, and not just through big-money signings.
So here we are. Two teams. One trophy. A legacy of pain, a promising present, and a future unknown, but to be determined when the winning captain lifts the cup. Whether you’re loudly chanting “Ee Sala Cup Namde” for the thousandth time or wondering if you will finally get to see Punjab hoist the silver, this final is for you.
One last question: Who deserves it more between the noisy neighbors who have always just been almost-there, or the quiet warriors who have patiently waited their turn? We shall let the game decide.
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