Royal Challengers Bangaluru (190/9) defeat Punjab Kings (184/7) by 6 runs in a thrilling final to clinch their first IPL title

[Devadwal]

I can see they are losing now .

 

[Rajdeep]

IPL shifted.

IPL playoffs, final venues change not politically motivated: BCCI's Rajeev Shukla

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has dismissed claims that the decision to move the IPL 2025 playoffs and final matches out of Kolkata was politically motivated. The tournament, which had been suspended due to heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, resumed a week later and has been extended until 3 June.

BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla clarified on Monday that the rescheduling and relocation of key matches were driven purely by weather-related concerns and logistical challenges, not by any political considerations.

The IPL playoffs were initially scheduled to be hosted in Hyderabad and Kolkata. However, following the tournament’s resumption, the playoffs were relocated to New Chandigarh (Mullanpur) and Ahmedabad. The final, originally slated for 25 May, was postponed to 3 June. The playoffs commenced on 27 May, with Qualifier 1 and the Eliminator taking place in Mullanpur without any weather disruptions.

However, on 1 June, Qualifier 2 between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians was delayed by two hours due to rain in Ahmedabad. This prompted criticism from a section of fans who questioned the rationale behind moving the match from Kolkata, especially as weather conditions in Ahmedabad also proved unpredictable.

“People should not look for any politics here, the matches that have been shifted. This decision was not politically motivated,” Shukla told news agency ANI. He explained that had the IPL proceeded according to its original schedule, without the interruption caused by the India-Pakistan conflict, the final would have taken place in Kolkata on 25 May, and the playoffs in Hyderabad.

With the revised schedule, however, weather forecasts for Kolkata became a significant concern. "Broadcaster too said that the weather in Kolkata is predicted to be bad on the said days, there is likely to be rainfall, the match can be washed out and they would suffer heavy losses. They requested a venue where the rainfall is less likely,” Shukla said.

He further explained that multiple venues were assessed, including Delhi, Lucknow, Chennai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Chandigarh, and Ahmedabad. Weather reports indicated that rainfall was least likely in Chandigarh and Ahmedabad, prompting the decision to relocate the matches to these cities. “It was not just about Kolkata. We had to change venue many times in the past as well. So, this is nothing new... So, there is no political conspiracy here... Inaugural ceremony was held in Kolkata,” Shukla added.

The move has drawn criticism from the West Bengal government. State Sports Minister Aroop Biswas on Sunday evening reiterated allegations of political influence in the venue change.

“I previously addressed the media during a press conference regarding the political motivations behind the decision to relocate the playoffs and final matches from Eden Gardens. Recent developments have further illuminated this issue,” Biswas said in a statement.

Over years, the finalists of the previous edition have always hosted the playoffs and final of the subsequent edition.

IPL playoffs, final venues change not politically motivated: BCCI’s Rajeev Shukla

BCCI has dismissed claims that IPL 2025 playoffs were moved from Kolkata due to political reasons. The board insists weather and logistical challenges were the sole factors behind the venue change.

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Raining heavily in Ahmedabad now.

 

[Devadwal]

Raining heavily in Ahmedabad now.

They changed the venues just to avoid the weather. LOL

Still enough time left for match to start. Oh god kitni hype hai aaj ke final ki

 

[Rajdeep]

They changed the venues just to avoid the weather. LOL

Still enough time left for match to start. Oh god kitni hype hai aaj ke final ki

Too much hype for todays game. We are taking half day off to watch it in a pub.

And haters be like, IPL is losing its charm

 

[Devadwal]

Too much hype for todays game. We are taking half day off to watch it in a pub.

And haters be like, IPL is losing its charm

Haters will be silently watch the biggest match of the league cricket.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Haters will be silently watch the biggest match of the league cricket.

A big day for you and Rajdeep....after all 18 years wait coming to an end now

 

[Bhaijaan]

Fighter jets stole the show at IPL final closing ceremony

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[Bhaijaan]

Epic scenes

 

[Bhaijaan]

Proud of the Airforce
Thank you

 

[RamLakhan]

In a way its good RCB lost the toss and have to bat first (guess they lost all their IPL Finals chasing, so let's change the luck). And then there is no blame on the decision at the toss, so just go with positive frame of mind!

 

[RamLakhan]

Bowlers are the key in this match (for both the sides)

 

[The Bald Eagle]

TOSS - Time for the flip of the coin. History beckons. Rajat Patidar gives it a flip. TAILS is the call from Shreyas Iyer. And it is a Tail. PUNJAB KINGS ELECT TO CHASE.

 

[Rajdeep]

When you support both the teams

 

[Rajdeep]

Greatest match of my living memory

 

[Devadwal]

Arshdeep is getting good swing

 

[Devadwal]

@The Bald Eagle have you seen the attendance today final.

Pure PSL ke playoff m ni honge itne hai.

 

[Devadwal]

Salt gone . Great catch by sarpanch Sahab

RCB 18/1 . PBKS is favourite

 

[RamLakhan]

They should send Krunal Pandya now

 

[RamLakhan]

Mayank may play an innings like KL Rahul... I am getting 2023 WC Finals vibes...

 

[RamLakhan]

Thankfully Mayank is not going KL Rahul way (into the pressure-shell)
So far...

 

[Rajdeep]

Terrible batting by RCB. This tuk tuk approach does not work in T20s.

Punjab will back to chase anything < 220

 

[RamLakhan]

Patidar has to play a decisive innings today!

 

[Rajdeep]

It is such good luck for India that players like Kohli no longer plays T20 cricket for us...terrible knock so far in a final

 

[Rana]

Babar and Rizwan fans gunning for this Kohli innings

They will look at it as an excuse if RCB wins today

 

[RamLakhan]

It is such good luck for India that players like Kohli no longer plays T20 cricket for us...terrible knock so far in a final

Weight of expectations. Indian Youngsters will play with more free mind (That guy Inglis played with no fear in a knockout game! That's what laid the foundation for Punjab's chase the other day! Aussies know how to react in a big game!)

 

[pillionrider]

It is such good luck for India that players like Kohli no longer plays T20 cricket for us...terrible knock so far in a final

Yes, loser mentality. Not even an RCB maniac here.

 

[pillionrider]

All this bs about Kohli deserves an IPL title. No one deserves anything. You earn it.

 

[Rana]

Another 10 balls and he scores 10-12 runs…then he should be strategically retired.

 

[RamLakhan]

All this bs about Kohli deserves an IPL title. No one deserves anything. You earn it.

Even if someone else from the team does the job, then he earns it for the team... What's about earning, even if RCB scores below par score, Punjab should falter on their own?

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Is he relying on another choking by opposition here... remember he played the same way in 2024 T20 wc fnal

All this bs about Kohli deserves an IPL title. No one deserves anything. You earn it.

 

[RamLakhan]

Now more excuses for Kohli to play the anchor's role!

 

[pillionrider]

Patidar not able to do an Axar for Kohli here. Someone else will have to.

 

[Justcrazy]

100 . 3

Kohli is the key here for RCB

 

[RamLakhan]

Patidar ends an ordinary outing with the bat this season... Injury & Captaincy Responsibility impacted his batting...

 

[pillionrider]

Kohli's fitness is so good. Running those 1s and 2s so fast. OMG legend.

 

[Devadwal]

RCB losing This.

 

[Justcrazy]

Chahal has bowled really well here , Punjab would be happier now.

 

[Devadwal]

Babar and Rizwan fans gunning for this Kohli innings

They will look at it as an excuse if RCB wins today

Kohli is playing match losing innings

 

[pillionrider]

Virat needs two 20run overs to get out off this shame. Or someone else to get three 20+runs overs.

 

[m.shah]

What a useless inning Kohli is playing

 

[RamLakhan]

They are batting like ODI game (in 2023 finals India batted like Test Cricket). This ground and atmosphere makes an impact on the batting-first team I guess...

 

[m.shah]

Difficult for RCB to win it from here. Kohli has choked this inning

 

[Justcrazy]

RCB needs some big overs here , someone needs to explode here

 

[m.shah]

34 from 28 by Kohli, Babar type inning

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Why is this statpadder even playing...cost patider his wicket

Kohli is playing match losing innings

 

[The Bald Eagle]

34 from 28 by Kohli, Babar type inning

Now I know why he is Babar's idol

 

[pillionrider]

34 from 28 by Kohli, Babar type inning

Yeah. Classy cut shots to the boundary fielders for singles.

 

[Rana]

Why commentators can’t say it bluntly? Kohli costing his team here

 

[Justcrazy]

RCB 111 . 3

Just 42 balls left

They need some really big overs . Time is running out . The pitch is good , Punjab bat deep

 

[Devadwal]

Why is this statpadder even playing...cost patider his wicket

He is already retired from international T20 after playing the match winner knock in final .

Khelne do IPL main.

 

[Rana]

According to @Mamoon Kohli is the greatest T20 player of all time.

Yeh hai Aap ka GOAT??

 

[Bhaijaan]

Greatest match of my living memory

Wow

The vibe is there for sure

 

[The Bald Eagle]

I believe PBKS really want him to stay there till 20th

Why commentators can’t say it bluntly? Kohli costing his team here

 

[Bhaijaan]

According to @Mamoon Kohli is the greatest T20 player of all time.

Yeh hai Aap ka GOAT??

Don’t jinx yar
Let him play like this

 

[Bhaijaan]

Why commentators can’t say it bluntly? Kohli costing his team here

It’s not done yet.
As a Punjabi, i know Virat can turn it on any time

 

[Justcrazy]

S I X

Now RCB looks to get going , but they need more of those.

 

[pillionrider]

Why commentators can’t say it bluntly? Kohli costing his team here

Hayden has been ripping into him, best he can, as much as his contract allows lol. Gavaskar also added - no one will ever say anything to him though - about Kohli running down the middle of the pitch

 

[Bhaijaan]

Watching the match in Punjabi commentary

 

[Rajdeep]

Either Kohli read this pitch brilliantly or we don't understand cricket

 

[Justcrazy]

It’s not done yet.
As a Punjabi, i know Virat can turn it on any time

He is past his prime , he needs to anchor , and others need to hit out.

 

[Bhaijaan]

Virat wants to ensure they get to 200. Other batter will hit he will play anchor role still 16th over or something

 

[pillionrider]

According to @Mamoon Kohli is the greatest T20 player of all time.

Yeh hai Aap ka GOAT??

As an international player, he's done enough to warrant the claim sir.

 

[Justcrazy]

Either Kohli read this pitch brilliantly or we don't understand cricket

In final game 190 may be a good total , if you bowl well.

 

[Bhaijaan]

Virat also opening his arms now

4

 

[Bhaijaan]

Chahal is not bowling with confidence. Is he not fully fit yet

 

[Justcrazy]

As an international player, he's done enough to warrant the claim sir.

Not the greatest 20 20 player ever , and you also know that.

 

[Bhaijaan]

It’s too easy for Virat. He’s done this way too many times. He’s aiming for 200 and he knows he will get there if he’s there till end.

200 in an IPL final , pretty damn good total and RCB bowling has nobles Punjab to score even 100/150 whole IPL

 

[Justcrazy]

14 of the last over , RCB need more of those.

 

[Devadwal]

Easy win for PBKS .RCB likely to score below 185 .

 

[Devadwal]

Omarzai is bowling nicely.

 

[Bhaijaan]

Virat aiming for a 80 (55) kinda knock

Guess what he did the same in WTC Final 2024

He’s been there done that

 

[Bhaijaan]

Have to get Livingstone out.

 

[Devadwal]

KOHLI gone

 

[Bhaijaan]

Virat out

Yessssss

PUNJAB

 

[Justcrazy]

Kohli goes , RCB sinking here . The pressure of good balls gets him

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Big chance for RCB now, liability gone

 

[m.shah]

Kohli gone... good for RCB

 

[Justcrazy]

Kohli poor innings has may cost RCB this year.

 

[Ball Blazer]

Last 3 finals in Ahmedabad.

 

[m.shah]

What a huge crowd for this final. Electric atmosphere, Hopefully someday I can watch this live in ground. I haven't watched any match live in ground lol