RCB storms into IPL 2025 final after 9 years. Who joins them—Punjab or Mumbai? Know the Qualifier-2 rules, reserve day details, and why fans are dreaming big this season.
RCB Scripts History, Reaches IPL Final After 9 Long Years
The chants of “Ee Sala Cup Namde” might officially become true! 9 years of anguish later, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have nailed down their place at the IPL 2025 final well. The group has come back to contest its fourth final in the last eight years with high spirit and heat though it last played one back in 2016. .
Reserve Day Alert: Final Has a Backup, But Qualifier Doesn’t
We have the final as per the reserved date set on June 4, in case the final ends up rained out fans can catch some fresh air. IPL B team wanna-be has ensured that the grand finale will not get washed off due to rain. A last-minute change:- There is no reserve day for Qualifier/ Eliminator matches. This means that if nature decides to mess up these games, the toss will go on points and net run rate from the league.
Punjab vs Mumbai: Winner Takes All in Qualifier-2
Now all eyes are on June 1, Qualifier-2, the final clash between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians. This final will have the winner of this nip n’ tuck encounter. Except for one thing in case rain disrupts the game. In that case, it’ll go to whoever had the better points and net run rate in the league stages, that team is in the final. No do-overs or excuses as the saying goes.
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RCB’s Past Finals: Will the Fourth Time Be the Charm?
RCB have never won an IPL title, they reached the final 3 times in 2009,2011 and 2016. Each of those seasons ended in heartbreak for the Royals. But 2025 is different. There is momentum, a group and the faith appear to be in sync. Is it possibly the fairy tale ending that fans have been dreaming of?
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The Dream is Alive: RCB Fans Hope to Break the Curse
Virat Kohli trying to look as hungry as possible, as well the high middle order gives a real title tilt to this team. This year it’s heavier emotionally — and the expectations are higher. RCB fans are daring to believe again all over the world.
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