The IPL 2025 finals are set to watch the conflict between Punjab Kings (PBK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), two franchises who have never raised the prestigious trophy. Beyond Shikhar Clash, PBK skipper Shreyas Iyer Expressed about facing his Indian team partner Virat Kohli.
RCB, PBK and Delhi capitals are often called the 'Holy Trinity' of the IPL franchise which have always been in the league but never won the trophy. However, this time, one of them will have a title under the name. For PBKS, under the leadership of Iyer's captaincy and Ricky Ponting, the side was eligible for the final after 11 years.
Meanwhile, RCB will expect to lift the title for Kohli, which has been a part of the franchise since the beginning and lost the last four finals. While Iyer and Kohli share a close bond, when it comes to the day of the game, Iyer made it clear that he would do everything to take his side on the line.
“When you are on the field, all this is about rivalry. It is not about comfort. Of course when you step on the field, you are in war, and you fight to win. Therefore, I will put everything, and I will give everything to see that my team win. You can not say that we can play anything and we want to play according to the situation.
“It's not that we are going with a plan and then we do not pive if things go up or down. Our players are young with a fearless nature, but they have gained experience and they have adapted. So, we cannot go with a direct plan. We have to go there and see how we are playing wickets,” they said at a pre-final press conference.
For the Punjab captain, the final is more than just one game after exiting Kolkata Knight Riders after being ignored from India's Test Squad for the tour of England and guiding him for his third title in 2024. In particular, Iyer became the first captain to lead three separate teams in the IPL final. If he wins it, he will become the first captain to pick up the trophy with two different teams. In Qualifier 2 against Mumbai Indians, 30 -year -old played a captain of 87* to take his side home.
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