Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally set one foot on Destiny’s Door with an eight-wicket victory over the Punjab Kings in IPL 2025 Qualifying 1.
Until RCB reaches its fourth IPL final so far, fans are currently hoping that the franchise will end its title drought at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on June 3rd. It was their first IPL final appearance since the heartbreaking title was defeated by Sunrise Hyderabad in 2016.
One victory from history after crushing PBK in RCB IPL 2025 Qualifying 1
On June 1st, at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the Punjab Kings, rocks the horns in the resurrected Mumbai Indians at the hands of RCB at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
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Now, the PBKS title is hanging in the thread, facing the five-time champion Mumbai Indians who have momentum and have reached another IPL final and have one victory from turning to the record sixth title. Currently, the RCB faces MI or PBK in the IPL 2025 Final.
David Warner predicts RCB’s IPL 2025 glory
Meanwhile, former Australian batsman David Warner supported royal challenger Bengaluru to ultimately lift the IPL 2025 trophy. Warner also believes Josh Hazlewood will do his best with the ball and will be judged as the man in the title crash match.
Replying to a fan question, David Warner posted, x: “I think RCB and Josh Hazelwood are the guys in the match.”
RCB and Josh Hazelwood Man of the Match https://t.co/judtxak0hm
– David Warner (@DavidWarner31) May 31, 2025
Well, Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s amazing rise to the IPL 2025 Final was driven by smart planning and fresh leadership. Virat Kohli’s strong presence and Rajat Patidar’s sharp gaming sense led the RCB through the playoffs with momentum and focus.
With a short break before the finals at Ahmedabad on June 3, the team now has a great opportunity to recharge and work on the strategy of the big game. Unlike past seasons when RCB chased big names, 2025 Mega Auction saw a change in mindset.
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Mo Bobat reveals how the perfect auction strategy worked in RCB
With the new think tank of Cricket MO Bobat’s director, head coach Andyflower and mentor Dineshkartik, RCB avoided big names such as Rishabhupand, KL Rahul and Shreiyasaiah. Instead, they chose players of value, such as Josh Hazlewood, Bhubneshwar Kumar, Phil Salt and Krunal Pandya.
RCB’s smart planning has paid off this season, with Mo Bobat saying their vision for the team came together as planned, clearly shown by the team’s strong performance at IPL 2025.
In its release, Mo Bobat said: “I think we got what we wanted mainly when it comes to playing personnel, but even more importantly, the actual shape of the team and Andy and I spent so much time that we pretty much nailed it.
