Watch: Suyash Sharma reveals real reason behind his fierce celebration vs PBKS in Qualifier 1

Suyash Sharma has opened up about one of the most talked-about highlights of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) crushing eight-wicket win over Punjab Kings (PBSK) in the IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 on Thursday, May 29. Actually, Suyash Sharma talked about his “my ground” celebration.

The young leg-spinner turned the game on its head with his deadly googlies as Royal Challengers Bengaluru crushed Punjab Kings in a one-sided affair to storm into the IPL 2025 final in Chandigarh. Playing on a worn-out pitch at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium, Suyash made the most of the conditions and finished with a match-winning spell of 3 for 17.

Suyash Sharma’s heroics seal IPL 2025 Final spot for RCB

Suyash completely broke the Punjab Kings' batting line-up by dismissing key batters, including Shashank Singh, Musheer Khan, and Marcus Stoinis, in quick succession. And then PBKS never recovered from the early blows and were bowled out for just 101 runs in 14.1 overs against the RCB.

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Chasing the paltry target, Royal Challengers Bengaluru finished the game in just 10 overs and sealed their first IPL final spot since 2016. Now, RCB is just one win away from lifting their maiden IPL trophy. The IPL 2025 final will be held on June 3 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Meanwhile, after his match-winning spell in Qualifier 1, Suyash Sharma opened up about his special celebration, suggesting that it was his ground against the Punjab Kings in Chandigarh.

Suyash Sharma opens up about his fierce celebration

The young leg-spinner said that it was his way of reminding everyone that he's back and should not be forgotten, as he was struggling for a few matches in the tournament.

Suyash Sharma said in a video posted by RCB on their social media handle X after Qualifier 1, “This was my signal. The celebration meant I was telling everyone that I'm here and don't forget me. This was what I did in the first season, when I came the first time.”

He also opened up about his recent struggles, saying he backed himself, stayed focused, and was proud that it paid off with a big performance when the team needed it most.

The leg-spinner further added, “I'm feeling really good that I didn't doubt myself after those two matches. They were really bad, and I was really disappointed. and talked to myself and backed, and the result was very good. I didn't doubt my skill, where I belong, and what I am. Everything went well. That's why the celebration came.”

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Rajat Patidar and Andy Flower praise Suyash Sharma for his heroics against PBKS

In the same video, RCB captain Rajat Patidar praised Suyash for his match-winning spell in Qualifier 1. Patidar said, “My wicket-taking bowler, Suyash. The way he came in middle overs, I think it was tremendous, and that is the strength of yours.”

Even the RCB head coach, Andy Flower, also lauded the leg-spinner. Flower stated, “Suyash on that wicket, doing what he did, I think the bowler has really set it up for us.”

𝗥𝗖𝗕 𝘃 𝗣𝗕𝗞𝗦 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝟭: 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

“When I was ill, I felt so sorry for myself. I was gutted. Everyday I wake up without a headache or fever or cough, I feel grateful for life to be honest”: Phil Salt

“The celebration meant,… pic.twitter.com/hbxFdGg2UT

— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) May 30, 2025