Sunil Gavaskar has made a bold choice for IPL 2025 title winner. While many expected him to go with Mumbai Indians, the legendary cricketer has thrown his full support behind Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
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In an interview with India Today, Gavaskar spoke highly of RCB’s all-round performance this season. He highlighted their form away from home and said that the team looks strong enough to lift the trophy after years of falling short.
Sunil Gavaskar snubs MI and picks RCB for IPL 2025 winner
While the Mumbai Indians are in the race, Gavaskar feels their form has picked up too late. He said that Mumbai has a few tough matches ahead, and the key for them will be to maintain the momentum.
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He praised RCB for their balanced game this year. According to him, RCB fielding has also been sharp this season which gives them the edge.
"Royal Challengers Bengaluru. They’ve batted well and fielded superbly too. Mumbai Indians are close, but they’ve only just started their surge," Gavaskar said.
"The question is whether they can maintain it, as they have three tough matches coming up against top teams. How they carry that momentum will be key. But yes, RCB are definitely the title favourites," he added.
How have RCB performed in IPL 2025?
Bengaluru currently sits in third place on the points table. Out of the 10 matches they have played, they have won seven, and interestingly, six of those wins have come away from home.
Winning on the road isn’t easy in IPL but RCB have managed to stay calm and deliver strong results. That is a big shift from their earlier seasons, where they often depended too much on their home ground' results.
RCB upcoming fixtures, wins required, and chances of qualification
| Upcoming Fixtures | CSK (H), LSG (A), SRH (H), KKR (H) |
|---|---|
| Wins required | 1 wins out of 4 |
| Chances of qualification | 95% |
One more win can take them to 16 points, which could be enough for qualification. Their next game—against Chennai Super Kings would be crucial for them.
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