Shreyas Iyer and Rajat Patidar had their captains’ day out with the IPL 2025 title ahead of the final between PBKS and RCB in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, June 3. The PBKS and RCB skippers posed with the title ahead of the all-important final as both teams aim to get their hands on the coveted prize for the first time.
PBKS and RCB finished in the top two spots during the league phase, and they have already faced each other three times this season. RCB made it to the final with a crushing win over Punjab in Qualifier 1 as they got their fourth appearance in the summit clash sealed. For PBKS, they had to overcome the threat from MI in Qualifier 2 and were able to beat them convincingly on June 1. Shreyas led the way with the bat as he scored 87 runs and remained unbeaten on the day.
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The captains were in their team colours for the photoshoot with the title at the Narendra Modi stadium on Monday ahead of the final. You can see the images below:
What the captains said before the final
Patidar said that he is focused on what’s in his control and trying to stay in the present. The RCB skipper said that the captaincy journey has been a great learning curve for him as he has tried to create a relaxed and secure environment in the team.
“Expectations come naturally, especially when you’re leading a team like RCB in a final, but I always focus on what’s in my control and try to stay in the present. This captaincy journey has been a great learning experience for me, being around some of the best leaders and foreign players in the game has really shaped my approach. I’ve focused on creating a relaxed and secure environment, where both domestic and international players feel confident. We’re not thinking too much about the stage; we’re here to play our best cricket,” said Patidar.
Shreyas also said that he is just trying to cherish the situation and not thinking a lot about the final.
“I am just staying in the moment, cherishing the situation, going to the dressing room and celebrating with teammates getting into the final. I personally think that the job is only half done. So, I don’t want to think too much about the final. Just be in the moment, rejuvenate, relax, get a massage before tomorrow’s game and be in a great mindset,” said Shreyas.
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