Will RCB not win the title even in the final of IPL 2025? Captain Rajat Patidar’s statement broken fans
The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will field against Punjab Kings (PBKs) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on 3 June tomorrow, in the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. This opportunity is very special for RCB, as the team has played the final three times before but could not win the title even once. Now for the fourth time, this team captained by Rajat Patidar is going to try.
However, before this title war, a big challenge has arisen in front of RCB – the team’s star finisher Tim David’s fitness. Tim David suffered a hamstring injury in the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on 23 May, after which he is out of the last two matches, including a qualifier 1 played against Punjab on 29 May.
Suspense on Tim David’s return, waiting for medical team update
Despite the absence of Tim David, RCB has won both the previous matches, but their utility cannot be ignored in a big match like the final. In this season, David played the role of a great finisher and if he does not fit, RCB may miss his last over.
What statement did Rajat Patidar give
When asked about this about RCB captain Rajat Patidar, he said that nothing is fixed at the moment and the medical team will clear the situation by evening. Rajat patidar During the press conference in Ahmedabad, he said, “Doctors are there, we will know by evening.”
RCB is not only concerned about Tim David’s fitness but the front team is also very strong. Punjab Kings, led by Shreyas Iyer, have performed strongly this season and also showed great confidence in Qualifier 2. In such a situation, there may be a close fight between the two teams in the final.
RCB squad for finals
Virat Kohli, Silver Patidar (Captain), Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper), Phil Salt (wicketkeeper), Tim David, Mayank Agarwal, Swastik Chikara, Tim Cifart, Liam Livingstone, Krunal Pandya, Romariyo Shepherd, Manoj Bhandage, Mohit Rathi, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazelwood, Rasikh Dar, Bhuvaneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Suyash Sharma, Suyashyar Kumara Tushara, Abhinandan Singh, Blessing Mujarabani
