Archive · 30 May 2025
IPL Final: Experts Weigh in on RCB's Title Chances
Cricket experts, Ravichandran Ashwin and AB de Villiers, discussed RCB's chances in the IPL final.
Ashwin believes RCB should try to avoid playing against Mumbai Indians because they pose the biggest threat.
Meanwhile, de Villiers supports Virat Kohli to deliver a defining performance in the final.
RCB secured a spot in the final by defeating Punjab Kings.
Kohli has been a key player, with over 600 runs this season.
De Villiers praised the team's balanced performance.
RCB advanced to the IPL final after winning against Punjab Kings.
Ravichandran Ashwin suggests RCB avoid Mumbai Indians in the final.
Ashwin believes Mumbai Indians is the only team that could potentially stop RCB from winning.
AB de Villiers backs Virat Kohli to perform in the final.
Kohli has scored over 600 runs this season, according to the article.
- Who
- Ravichandran Ashwin and AB de Villiers
- What
- Ashwin believes RCB should avoid facing Mumbai Indians in the IPL final, de Villiers backs Virat Kohli to perform in the IPL final.
- When
- Recently, before the IPL final
- Where
- On his YouTube channel, Ahmedabad and in Mullanpur.
- Why
- Ashwin thinks MI is the only team that can deny RCB their first IPL title. De Villiers backs Kohli to play a decisive role in the final.
Ravichandran Ashwin
AB de Villiers
Preferred Opponent
Ravichandran Ashwin
GT should win against MI so RCB can face them instead.
AB de Villiers
MI is the team RCB should avoid.
- Teams Mentioned
- RCB, MI, GT, PBKS
- Player Mentioned
- Virat Kohli, Ravichandran Ashwin, Josh Hazlewood, Rajat Patidar, AB de Villiers
- Expert Role
- Former India Spinner, Former RCB Captain
- Kohli's Season Runs
- 614
Sources
Rahul Vaidya expresses his support for RCB in IPL 2025 after controversy with Virat Kohli; says, “Virat ko toh aap jante hi ho”
"Stop At Any Cost": R Ashwin Doesn't Want MI vs RCB IPL Final. Here's Why
'Job's not done yet': AB de Villiers backs Virat Kohli to deliver in IPL final
