RCB's Time Has Come? 'IPL History' That Points To A 2025 Win

What Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) couldn't achieve in 17 years might finally become reality in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. This time, it's not just hope - history is backing RCB to lift their first-ever IPL trophy.

After a strong showing in the league stage, RCB crushed Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1 to storm into the final.

Rajat Patidar's side chased down the target in just 10 overs - the biggest victory in IPL playoff history in terms of balls remaining. With this dominant win, RCB looks more ready than ever to end their long wait.

Why History Favors RCB

RCB finished in the top 2 of the points table, securing a direct spot in Qualifier 1 - and they made it count. Since the introduction of the playoff format, 11 out of the last 14 IPL champions have been teams that won Qualifier 1.

Even more telling: from 2018 to 2024, every single title-winning team advanced to the final by winning the first qualifier.

This trend clearly tilts the odds in RCB's favor.

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Who Will Face RCB in the Final?

With their spot in the final confirmed, RCB now awaits their challenger. The eliminator match between Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians will determine who moves on to Qualifier 2 to face Punjab Kings. The winner of that match will then meet RCB in the final on June 3.

The stage is set - and if history is any indication, RCB may finally be ready to rewrite theirs.

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There are also speculations that RCB legend Virat Kohli, who now only plays ODIs for India, might announce retirement from IPL if his team lifts their maiden IPL trophy in the summit clash on June 3.

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