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As IPL 2025 enters its business end, the anticipation around the playoff stage has reached fever pitch. With the top four teams already confirmed, all eyes are on who will go the distance and lift the coveted trophy. Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar has thrown his weight behind the two teams who will reach in the final of the exciting tournament.
Sanjay Bangar predicts the finalists of IPL 2025
The playoff stage of IPL 2025 begins on May 29, with Punjab Kings taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Qualifier 1. Their convincing win over Mumbai Indians in the league’s penultimate game helped them seal a top-two finish for the first time since 2014. RCB, meanwhile, clinched a thrilling win against Lucknow Super Giants on the last day of the league stage, securing their spot alongside PBKS in Qualifier 1. During a discussion on Star Sports, Bangar offered his prediction on who he sees battling it out in the IPL 2025 final. The former Indian cricketer and coach backed PBKS and RCB to progress all the way, hinting at a rematch of Qualifier 1 in the grand finale.
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High-impact clashes on the horizon as heavyweights collide
A dynamic blend of seasoned campaigners and rising talents defines both camps. Punjab Kings, under the direction of skipper Shreyas Iyer and the sharp strategic mind of head coach Ricky Ponting, have injected renewed purpose into their campaign. With key players like Arshdeep Singh and Josh Inglis, the squad has match-winners ready to shift the momentum within moments.
On the other side, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, carry an aggressive and passionate cricketing approach. Rajat Patidar’s leadership (though in the past few games Jitesh Sharma has captained RCB), Virat Kohli‘s magical presence and Bhuvneshwar Kumar lends critical depth to their bowling resources.
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