IPL 2025 Final Confrontation-PBKS Aims at Big Victory In Spite of Pro-Kohli Fan Base

The IPL 2025 final match between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru promises to be an exciting one. PBKS coach James Hopes is optimistic regarding his team's prospect in the title game following a convincing victory over Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2. Hopes averred that the team had been preparing for months not only to finish third but to win the trophy. He told that they have been struggling and working hard to provide themselves with the possibility of being first and now they have it directly in front of them.

Hopes also noted that the match is going to be hosted in front of a huge pro-Kohli audience because Virat Kohli will go all out to secure RCB's first ever IPL title. In spite of this challenge, Hopes feels his team is ready for it. He explained that the players will have to bounce back quickly after wrapping up late at night and get mentally ready for what will be a mammoth crowd in the world's largest stadium.

Shreyas Iyer has been the cornerstone of PBKS's run this season. In the Qualifier 2 game against Mumbai Indians, he scored a magnificent unbeaten 87 runs off only 41 balls with five sixes and five fours. His composed demeanor and sharp mind out there on the field have played a significant role in PBKS. Hopes complimented Iyer for being a sensational leader who never appears to get ruffled. He added that Iyer is aware of his matchups and can face them whenever the opportunity arises. Hopes have stated that Iyer has matured from his initial stage in Delhi Capitals where he was more aggressive and now hits at a high strike rate since he knows the game better.

Hopes also added that Iyer's leadership of the team during Qualifier 2 made a huge difference. He added that Mumbai would have scored much more than 203 had it not been for Iyer's smart use of bowlers and his composed leadership on the field. Hopes explained that Iyer's skill at pulling the right strings and shifting the bowlers around kept the target to a more achievable level.

The PBKS coach also expressed his belief that Iyer will soon find his way back into the Indian Test team. Even though Iyer is not part of the current Test squad for the UK tour Hopes said that his name would have surely come up in the selectors’ discussions because of how well he has been playing in shorter formats in the past year. Hopes is sure that Iyer will return to Test cricket sooner than later.

Recalling the comprehensive defeat in Qualifier 1 Hopes mentioned that it was necessary for the team not to overanalyze what had gone wrong in the match. PBKS were defeated by eight wickets by RCB in that match and Hopes mentioned that at times one has to accept that things just do happen in cricket. He told them that searching for what went wrong in a match may create more problems and it is advisable to simply move on and concentrate on what lies ahead. He asked the players to remember that they had earned their second chance working for two months and now they had to ensure they made the most of it.

Hopes was emphatic that PBKS would not alter their approach in the final against RCB. He explained that they had worked hard to reach this point and there was no point altering anything at this stage. He has faith in his players to remain true to their style and play their best cricket on the big day.

For PBKS the final against RCB is not only about winning the championship but also proving they can make it to the end in a high pressure game. The players are aware that there will be a large crowd going to cheer for Kohli but are prepared to deal with all the noise and concentrate on their own game. It is an opportunity to demonstrate that they are capable of stepping up to the challenge and meeting whatever task is presented to them.

The anticipation for the final is great with both teams hoping for their first IPL title. This is an opportunity for PBKS to finally win the trophy having been so close in previous years. The players are aware of what is at stake and they are eager to give it their best. The final will be an examination of nerves skill and pressure handling.

Hopes is certain that PBKS has the ability and the attitude to rise to the challenge. He is certain that they have prepared sufficiently and are ready for anything that comes their way. With Iyer's composed leadership and the players' will to win PBKS will be eager to create history in the IPL 2025 final.

At the end of the day, it is a matter of playing aggressive cricket and holding on to the fundamentals. Hopes mentioned that the players must remain cool and believe in themselves during the critical situation. They have put a lot of hard work to reach this stage and now it is a matter of taking it. The team is keen to play in front of the massive crowd despite them being in support of Kohli and they are sure this is their time to prove themselves.

IPL 2025 final will be an exciting match with both teams eager for the championship. PBKS will be doing everything in their power to win the cup and bring glory to their fans. Whatever the outcome one thing is certain PBKS has proved that they have the heart and the guts to reach the very top. The last will be a well-deserved finale to a marvelous season and the players are set to perform their best.