For Vijaykumar Vyshak, the IPL 2025 final brought mixed emotions. Playing for Punjab Kings, he saw his team fall short against Royal Challengers Bangalore in a thriller at Ahmedabad.
Yet, instead of disappointment, he chose to look at the bigger picture- Virat Kohli finally holding the IPL trophy after 18 years.
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How did Vijaykumar Vyshak describe the pain of losing the IPL 2025 final?
Speaking to Sports Yaari during the ongoing Maharaja Trophy in Karnataka, Vyshak admitted that losing the final hurt deeply.
He said Punjab Kings had played strong cricket throughout the season and he too had bowled well in the tournament. But despite all the effort, the heartbreak of losing on the big stage was real.
Still, he added that when he saw Kohli’s tears of happiness, he felt it was “God’s plan.” For him, RCB’s long wait and their fans’ loyalty made the victory deserved.
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"It was a mixed emotion, yes it hurt me since we lost but seeing Virat Bhai cry and it was the tear of joy, after 18 years where in he could hold that trophy after 18 years, which he deserved thoroughly. God was kind and it was all god's plan. It was just meant to happen, I can wait for another year. It was time for the RCB," Vyshak said.
What happened in the IPL 2025 final between RCB and PBKS?
The grand finale took place on June 3 at Ahmedabad. Punjab Kings, after winning the toss, chose to bowl first.
Royal Challengers Bangalore put up 190 runs in their 20 overs, with Virat Kohli adding 43 crucial runs.
Punjab fought hard in the chase but ended six runs short at 184/7, despite Shashank Singh’s unbeaten 61. With that, RCB finally ended their title drought and lifted the IPL trophy for the first time.
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Vyshak’s IPL journey so far
Vyshak started his IPL career with RCB back in 2023. In the 2025 season, he turned out for Punjab Kings, featuring in five matches.
Across his IPL career, he has played 16 games and claimed 17 wickets. While the title slipped away from his hands this year, Vyshak believes he can “wait another year” for his own glory.