Royal Challengers Bengaluru Take on Punjab Kings in IPL 2025 Final: Mayank Agarwal Achieves Major Milestone
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 final is underway at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batting first against Punjab Kings (PBKS) after losing the toss. According to a report by India TV News, RCB got off to a good start, with Mayank Agarwal scoring 24 runs off just 18 balls, including two fours and a six.
As India TV News reported, Agarwal’s innings helped RCB post 55 runs in the powerplay, after losing Phil Salt early. In the process, Agarwal achieved a major personal milestone, completing 5000 runs in T20 cricket in 209 innings, becoming the 19th Indian cricketer to do so. This milestone is a significant one, as it cements Agarwal’s position as a top player in the shortest format of the game.
As per India TV News, Agarwal also surpassed Ruturaj Gaikwad, who has scored 4996 runs in T20 cricket so far. Interestingly, Agarwal was not part of the IPL initially, as he went unsold in the mega auction. However, he was drafted in as a replacement for Devdutt Padikkal just before the tournament got suspended for a week due to the India-Pakistan conflict. His first game of the season was against the Sunrisers Hyderabad, and he finished the season with 95 runs in four innings in IPL 2025.
In a thrilling turn of events, Agarwal was dismissed soon after the powerplay by Yuzvendra Chahal, with Arshdeep Singh taking a good catch. As India TV News noted, RCB will be looking to post a good total on the board, as PBKS are coming off chasing a 200+ score against MI. The RCB playing XI includes Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Mayank Agarwal, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, and Josh Hazlewood.
On the other hand, the PBKS playing XI comprises Priyansh Arya, Josh Inglis (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Kyle Jamieson, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, and Yuzvendra Chahal. As India TV News reported, the final match is expected to be a nail-biter, with both teams looking to take home the coveted trophy.
The Indian Premier League has been a platform for players to showcase their skills and achieve milestones. As India TV News highlighted, Mayank Agarwal’s achievement is a testament to his hard work and dedication to the sport. With this milestone, Agarwal has solidified his position as a top player in T20 cricket, and fans are eagerly waiting to see what he has in store for them in the future.
The match is currently underway, and fans are on the edge of their seats, waiting to see which team will emerge victorious. Will RCB be able to post a competitive total, or will PBKS restrict them to a low score? The excitement is building, and India TV News will bring you all the updates from the stadium. Stay tuned for more updates on the IPL 2025 final.
