Catch the list of five players to view the IPL 2025 final.
The time is here. One of the Triple OG franchises will be crowned champions for the very first time. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), with a massive fanbase, are eager to finish their “Ee Sala Cup Namde” chants. Meanwhile, the Punjab Kings (PBKS) are ready to make themselves an elite franchise under the duo of Shreyas Iyer and Ricky Ponting. Before the massive IPL 2205 final kicks off, we’ll look at the top five superstars to watch out for in the summit clash.
5. Josh Inglis (PBKS)
Josh Inglis has been one of the most underrated players for PBKS this season. The decision to make him the number three has done wonders. Being an all-out attacker, Inglis has been an X-factor for PBKS. In fact, the mighty Australian has been on a roll recently.
In his last five innings, Inglis has mustered 177 runs (the second-most for PBKS) at an outstanding strike rate of 184.37, which is the most by any Punjab batter in this period. His high-impact innings (73 (42) and 38 (21)) both came against the Mumbai Indians (MI). While the first confirmed a berth in Qualifier 1, the other a spot in the final. In Qualifier 2, Inglis did something that no batter has done in IPL 2025 – smash Jasprit Bumrah with utter disdain. Against RCB, he will look to continue his impactful form.
4. Arshdeep Singh (PBKS)
Ever since the IPL has resumed after an eight-day suspension, Arshdeep Singh has been a letdown for PBKS. He started the season with a bang and was indeed a go-to bowler for Shreyas Iyer. However, his bowling average, which was an incredible 18.18 in the first 10 innings, has shot up to an awful 93.50.
Hence, his rhythm and form will be something to watch out for in the crunch final. He has a solid matchup against Phil Salt (4 wickets in 38 balls) in T20s, something that PBKS can bank on. Otherwise, Arshdeep’s form has slumped, going wicketless in 4 of his last 5 games. His record vs RCB (8 wickets in 10) and at the venue (3 wickets in 4) is concerning as well.
3. Josh Hazlewood (RCB)
2. Virat Kohli
1. Shreyas Iyer
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