As Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) prepare to clash with Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the IPL 2025 final on Tuesday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, former RCB and India cricketer Robin Uthappa has delivered an emotional rallying cry for the Bengaluru-based franchise.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!In a heartfelt video message shared on social media, Uthappa expressed his admiration for both teams’ journeys but made it clear where his heart lies. “What an #IPLFinal! #RCB vs #PBKS, two incredible journeys, full of heart and grit. Truly happy for every player who’s made it this far… But if I had to pick, my heart’s quietly with RCB tonight,” he wrote.Who’s that IPL player?Uthappa, who once wore the RCB jersey, acknowledged the high stakes and intense emotions surrounding the final. “I truly, truly, truly hope that RCB win it… I think we’ve waited long enough for this trophy,” he said, passionately rooting for players like Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, and Josh Hazlewood to lift the long-awaited IPL silverware.
He didn’t forget the emotional investment of the support staff and families either: “Each player carries the burden of expectations and the emotions of each of their family members… and you hope these indirect contributions lead to a victory.”While his support was firmly with RCB, Uthappa was generous in his praise for PBKS as well, highlighting the leadership of Shreyas Iyer and the strong performances of players like Marcus Stoinis and Arshdeep Singh. “Punjab have played an incredible brand of cricket… their journey this season has been phenomenal.”Yet, in the end, Uthappa made his preference clear: “Punjab can wait another season… RCB have been the more consistent side. Go on RCB. Make us proud. I have no doubt in my head that we’re going to win and be champions.”
