The much-anticipated IPL 2025 final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) is delivering high drama under the lights at the Narendra Modi Stadium. With both franchises eyeing their maiden IPL title, the atmosphere is electric and the pressure palpable. After RCB posted a competitive total of 190/9, the onus was on PBKS to chase it down and etch their name in history. However, things haven’t quite gone to plan for the Kings.
In the 10th over of the PBKS innings, Romario sheepherd struck gold with a sharp delivery that nipped away off the seam. On the fourth ball, he bowled a short-of-a-length delivery just outside off, and skipper Shreyas Iyertrying to guide it to third man, managed only a faint edge to wicketkeeper Jitesh sharma. Although the umpire didn’t raise his finger, Iyer immediately walked off, acknowledging the edge.
The timing of the wicket couldn’t have been worse for PBKS, as their captain’s dismissal at a crucial juncture added to the mounting scoreboard pressure. Questions were quickly raised about Iyer’s approach, with fans and analysts wondering if he was too casual in his execution.
It didn’t take long for cricket fans to erupt on social media. Fans trolled Iyer relentlessly for his soft dismissal, with many claiming that the match had now swung firmly in RCB’s favour. The memes came thick and fast, and hashtags like #ShreyasGone, #RCBWinning, and #PBKSloses started trending within minutes of his departure.
With Iyer back in the dugout and PBKS under pressure, the momentum has clearly shifted toward Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The run rate is climbing, wickets are falling, and Bengaluru’s bowlers are hunting in packs. Unless a miracle unfolds in the final overs, RCB look firmly on course to clinch their first IPL title.
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