IPL 2025 Final: SS Rajamouli’s Emotional Post on RCB vs PBKS Clash Goes Viral
The excitement is sky-high as Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) gear up to face each other in the much-anticipated final of IPL 2025. For the first time in the tournament’s history, both teams—neither of which has ever lifted the IPL trophy—will compete for the ultimate title, making this final a historic showdown. Punjab Kings secured their place in the final after defeating Mumbai Indians by five wickets in a thrilling Qualifier 2 match held in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Star batter Shreyas Iyer played a sensational knock, scoring 87 runs off just 41 balls, guiding his team to successfully chase down a daunting 204-run target. This marks PBKS’s first appearance in the final since 2014.
RCB, on the other hand, advanced to the final directly after a dominant 101-run victory over Punjab in Qualifier 1. The team, led by Virat Kohli, looks formidable this season and is determined to break its long-standing title drought. Despite reaching the final three times before (2009, 2011, and 2016), RCB has never clinched the championship. The emotional intensity surrounding this year’s final has also caught the attention of prominent figures beyond the cricketing world. Acclaimed filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli took to social media to express his heartfelt thoughts about the upcoming clash and the players involved. His post has since gone viral.
In a tweet, Rajamouli praised Shreyas Iyer’s remarkable journey and resilience, writing:
“Iyer takes the yorkers of bowlers like Bumrah and Boult to the third man boundary... That man takes Delhi to the final, but gets dropped... Takes Kolkata to the brink of the trophy, but gets dropped... And now, after 11 years, a young man takes Punjab to the final. He deserves the trophy…” “On the other hand, there is Kohli… who has been playing consistently for years, scoring thousands of runs. I wish him well... He also deserves this title. Whatever the outcome, this match is going to be heartbreaking.” Rajamouli’s emotional post has struck a chord with fans, encapsulating the anticipation and sentiment building ahead of what promises to be one of the most unforgettable finals in IPL history. The IPL 2025 final will be played later this week, with fans across the globe eagerly awaiting a new champion to be crowned.