source : BCCI
The IPL 2025 final is not just RCB vs PBKS. It’s Virat Kohli vs Shreyas Iyer. Two master batters, two teams desperate for their first IPL title, and a stage where every run will scream history. Kohli, the face of RCB for over a decade, meets Shreyas, the calm finisher and PBKS’ captain cool. It’s not just a contest of technique; it’s a battle of mentality, leadership, and nerves.
Kohli has been vintage this season. His fifty in the Eliminator showed his hunger, but it’s his fire that RCB feeds on. When Kohli gets riled up, opposition bowlers know they’re in trouble. His aggressive starts, his mastery of chasing under pressure, and his infectious energy can turn a game. But Kohli also knows he’s carrying RCB’s hopes of breaking an 18-year IPL curse.
Shreyas has been the definition of composure. His knock against MI, where he absorbed pressure and then dismantled Bumrah with audacious scoops and steers, was a masterclass in controlled aggression. He reads the game better than most and picks the right moments to explode. Shreyas’ calmness under pressure is PBKS’ biggest weapon in their quest for a maiden IPL crown.
While Kohli’s RCB will look to dominate the powerplay with intent, Shreyas’ PBKS will play the long game, conserving wickets for a calculated assault. Both batters can anchor or accelerate, both can shift momentum with one over, and both will be at the heart of their team’s fortunes.
In the end, it’s not just Kohli vs Shreyas. It’s legacy vs promise, fire vs ice, and passion vs composure. One will lift the trophy; the other will wonder what could have been. The final awaits.
