RCB announced IPL 2025 winner

Former Team India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar made a bold prediction on the IPL 2025 winner as the tournament enters the business end. The legendary cricketer backed Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), led by Rajat Patidar, to finally break their IPL trophy drought this season.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru are currently second on the IPL 2025 points table. They have secured seven wins from their 10 matches and have almost guaranteed a spot in the playoffs. The Bengaluru-based team will focus on finishing in the top two to earn an extra chance at reaching the final clash.

RCB Are Definitely the Title Favourites - Sunil Gavaskar

In a chat with India Today, Sunil Gavaskar said that Royal Challengers Bengaluru can win the IPL 2025 title. Gavaskar acknowledged Mumbai Indians' comeback but stated that their upcoming three matches against top teams will be crucial. He further added that RCB are the title favorites.

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“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 the title favourites,” Sunil Gavaskar said.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Set to Face Chennai Super Kings on May 3

Royal Challengers Bengaluru have lost three matches this season, all at home, which could become a challenge as they head into the final phase of the league. With four matches remaining, three of which are at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, the team will need to address its inconsistent home form.

Unlike previous seasons, where they heavily relied on key players like Virat Kohli, Royal Challengers Bengaluru has found success through a more balanced team effort. Players such as Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Devdutt Padikkal, and Josh Hazlewood have contributed significantly to the team’s victories.

The Bengaluru-based team will next take on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday, May 3. With a victory in the upcoming match, they will confirm their playoff berth.

A victory over Bengaluru would boost the morale of Chennai, giving them hope to build some momentum late in the season. It could help them climb to avoid ending up at the bottom of the standings.

Virat Kohli Continues to Shine for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2025

Virat Kohli has been a key member for RCB in the 2025 season. He is the team’s leading run-getter with 443 runs from 10 matches at an average of 63.28 and a strike rate of 138.87, including six half-centuries.

Krunal Pandya has also impressed this season, adding new skills to his game, especially his effective bouncers. His match-winning knock against Delhi Capitals was crucial in the RCB lineup.

Devdutt Padikkal, on his return to RCB, has stepped up with his aggressive batting. He has scored 230 runs at a strike rate of 154.36, helping relieve some pressure from Kohli.

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