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As the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season reaches its business end, the battle for a spot in the top 4 playoff positions is fiercely contested, with numerous teams fighting tooth and nail for crucial points. Amidst this iconic India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has offered a powerful prediction regarding the title favoruite for the 2025 edition.
Sunil Gavaskar reveals his choice of team for the IPL 2025 title triumph
Gavaskar has offered a powerful endorsement of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), openly tipping them as the leading contenders to finally claim their maiden IPL title. Speaking to India Today, Gavaskar lauded not only their potent batting lineup but also highlighted their vastly improved fielding and enhanced game awareness, areas that have historically been perceived as RCB’s weaknesses in critical encounters. He emphasized the team’s newfound well-roundedness. Gavaskar acknowledged the late surge demonstrated by the five-time champions Mumbai Indians but cautioned that their demanding remaining schedule, featuring matches against top-tier sides, could severely test their momentum.
“Royal Challengers Bengaluru. They’ve batted well and fielded superbly too. Mumbai Indians are close, but they’ve only just started their surge. The question is whether they can maintain it, as they have three tough matches coming up against top teams. How they carry that momentum will be key. But yes, RCB are definitely the title favourites,” Gavaskar said.
The team with unified force and bold leadership
The 2025 season has witnessed a remarkable transformation in RCB, who have evolved into a formidable, cohesive unit consistently overcoming challenges on diverse surfaces. This year, the familiar reliance on isolated brilliance has been superseded by a rare blend of exhilarating flair and tactical discipline.
Spearheading this charge is the young captain Rajat Patidar, whose composed leadership has fostered an environment where seasoned campaigners like Virat Kohli, Phil Salt and the impactful Tim David can truly flourish. Kohli, in particular, has been in magnificent touch, already accumulating 443 runs and anchoring numerous successful chases with his characteristic authority.
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RCB’s performance away from home has been nothing short of historic. They have become the first franchise in IPL history to secure victories in all six of their away fixtures in a single season. While initial struggles at their home ground, the Chinnaswamy, sparked some concern, a crucial victory against Rajasthan Royals there served to dramatically reignite their campaign. Since that pivotal moment, the team has built impressive momentum, timing their peak perfectly as the race for the playoffs intensifies
With Chennai Super Kings officially out of playoff contention for the first time in several years, RCB’s upcoming home game at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium against their rivals presents a golden opportunity. This match is vital not just for solidifying their position within the top four but also for potentially breaking into the top two, depending on the outcomes of other fixtures. Bengaluru has already tasted success against CSK this season, securing a landmark victory at their fortress, Chepauk, a venue where RCB had historically struggled.
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