As Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) gear up for their much-anticipated IPL 2025 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the high-stakes clash has ignited not just fan fervour, but political support from the top brass of both states. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann came forward to cheer for his home team, extending his best wishes to the Punjab Kings.
“Good luck to the Punjab Kings team,” Mann said, as the entire state of Punjab rallies behind their side in the hopes of witnessing their maiden IPL title triumph. With Punjabi singer and rapper Karan Aujla also backing PBKS with a sizeable Rs 3.1 crore wager, the buzz in Punjab is electric.
#WATCH | On the IPL final match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann says, “I would like to say good luck to the Punjab Kings team.” pic.twitter.com/tothWrB8Jg
— ANI (@ANI) June 3, 2025
#WATCH | On Royal Challengers Bengaluru to play the IPL Final 2025, Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar says “I am happy. Bengaluru boys RCB will win in Ahmedabad. After a very long time, they have come to the finals. The govt of Karnataka and the people of Karnataka are waiting… pic.twitter.com/4NwUwcpnWI
— ANI (@ANI) June 2, 2025
Meanwhile, Karnataka’s Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar proudly backed Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who have reached their first IPL final since 2016. Speaking to the media, Shivakumar said, “I’m happy. Bengaluru boys RCB will win in Ahmedabad. After a very long time, they’ve come to the finals. The government and the people of Karnataka are waiting for their victory.”
Ee Sala Cup Namde! ♥️🏆
18 years of grit.
Every prayer, every cheer, every heartbreak – it all leads to today.
This is more than a match.
Our moment. Our Cup.
Wishing @RCBTweets the very best – Karnataka is with you!#PlayBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB #IPL2025 pic.twitter.com/cTmRhjgjts— DK Shivakumar (@DKShivakumar) June 3, 2025
He also took to social media to share an emotional message for the RCB faithful. “Ee Sala Cup Namde! 18 years of grit. Every prayer, every cheer, every heartbreak – it all leads to today. This is more than a match. Our moment. Our cup. Wishing @RCBTweets the very best – Karnataka is with you!”
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As celebrities like Drake and Chris Gayle add more star power to the final with their presence and bets, and former players like AB de Villiers and Matthew Hayden share their insights, this clash between RCB and PBKS is shaping up to be more than just a cricket match — it’s a cultural event that has united fans and leaders alike in hope, pride, and passion.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad: Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Mayank Agarawal, Rajat Patidar(c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma(w), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Dar Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Tim Seifert, Swapnil Singh, Tim David, Blessing Muzarabani, Nuwan Thushara, Mohit Rathee, Swastik Chikara, Abhinandan Singh
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Punjab Kings Squad: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Josh Inglis(w), Shreyas Iyer(c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Kyle Jamieson, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Harpreet Brar, Suryansh Shedge, Praveen Dubey, Xavier Bartlett, Vishnu Vinod, Yash Thakur, Aaron Hardie, Kuldeep Sen, Mitchell Owen, Harnoor Singh, Musheer Khan, Pyla Avinash
