“All the Pressure is on RCB”: Australian Wicketkeeper on RCB vs PBKS Final

RCB face Punjab Kings in IPL 2025 final tonight. Both teams have never won the title. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will face Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the IPL 2025 final. The match will be played in Ahmedabad. The winner will lift their first-ever IPL trophy. Both sides are desperate to end their title drought. RCB last reached the final in 2016. Punjab have never played in a final since 2014.

‘All the Pressure is on RCB’

Australian women’s team captain Alyssa Healy shared her views. She believes RCB have more pressure than Punjab. “I feel all the pressure is on RCB,” Healy said on the LiSTNR podcast. She mentioned RCB’s large fan base and history of heartbreak. “They’ve come close before. Now they must finish the job.”

RCB have lost three IPL finals in the past. They have millions of loyal fans. This only increases the pressure on their players. Punjab, on the other hand, are coming off a strong win. They beat Mumbai Indians convincingly in the second qualifier. Captain Shreyas Iyer is chasing back-to-back IPL titles.

Kohli the Key Man Yet Again

The focus remains on Virat Kohli. He has been the face of RCB since the beginning. Fans across India want him to win the trophy. Kohli scored 614 runs this season. He already has two Orange Caps — in 2016 and 2024. Still, an IPL title has eluded him.

Healy sympathized with Kohli. “I feel sorry for him,” she said. “Every time they lose, it’s blamed on him.” Kohli has won major ICC trophies recently. But an IPL crown remains the final piece of his legacy. Healy believes RCB will rely heavily on him tonight.

PBKS Look to Spoil the Party

Punjab Kings have looked confident and relaxed. Shreyas Iyer has led them well. They topped the league stage and are peaking at the right time. Healy believes PBKS might “steal” the title from RCB. “They’ll just come in and take it,” she warned.

No matter who wins, history will be made. RCB fans will hope Kohli finally lifts the trophy. PBKS will aim to silence the critics once and for all. The IPL 2025 final promises high drama and unforgettable moments.

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