Final war is not easy for RCB (photo-PTI)
The war of IPL 2025 has now come at the last step. Royal Challengers Bangalore and Punjab Kings have made it to the finals. This match on June 3 is historic for both teams because both RCB and Punjab have a chance to become IPL champions for the first time. Talking about this match, RCB is being considered as a big contender for victory. Admittedly, this team has done so much performance. The important thing is that this team has defeated the Punjab in the last two matches. Both the victories have been unilateral but despite this, RCB has been stuck against Punjab Kings and the reason for this is the Ahmedabad ground.
RCB stuck in Ahmedabad
RCB is stuck in this war to be held in Ahmedabad because this team has not got a single chance to play in Narendra Modi Stadium. Yes, RCB has not played a single match in this tournament in Ahmedabad so far. On the other hand, the Punjab team has played 2 matches in Ahmedabad and both matches have won. The Ahmedabad pitch is experienced by Punjab batsmen and bowlers and RCB will land on this ground for the first time. Punjab will definitely benefit from this. It is definitely that the RCB team is present on this ground for four days, but still the match practice is a different experience.
Hazelwood is difficult to see
The biggest problem for RCB is that the bowlers do not run in Ahmedabad. If a bowler like Bumrah is beaten here, then even the big bowlers of RCB will not be surprised. Hazlewood remains the reed bone of this team. In such a situation, if he is beaten up in Ahmedabad, then RCB’s bowling may disintegrate. This has already been seen in his absence.
Shreyas Iyer will have to avoid
The biggest threat to RCB will be Shreyas Iyer who fits the bat in the stadium in Ahmedabad. Ayyar scored an unbeaten 97 against Gujarat Titans at this ground. At the same time, he took the team to the final by scoring an unbeaten 87 against Mumbai. Hazlewood’s magic on this pitch seems a bit difficult to walk against Iyer.
Hazelwood is still danger
It has to be believed that Iyer who does not assess Hazlewood less. Iyer has been able to score only 11 runs in 22 balls against Hazelwood and he has lost his wicket 4 times. Hazlewood has dismissed Iyer 2 times in the playoffs. In such a situation, it is clear that the battle of RCB and Punjab rests on the battle of Hazlewood and Iyer, who will understand it, the champion will also become the same.