In a moment that captured the spirit of resilience and youthful exuberance, Punjab Kings' 20-year-old all-rounder Musheer Khan was seen mimicking the act of lifting the IPL trophy as he stepped off the team bus ahead of the highly anticipated final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
This playful gesture comes in the wake of a controversial incident during the Qualifier 1 match, where a video surfaced showing RCB's Virat Kohli seemingly referring to Musheer as a "waterboy" as the young cricketer took the field. The clip, which went viral on social media, sparked debates among fans and cricket pundits alike. While some criticized Kohli for the perceived slight, others defended the veteran, suggesting it was a light-hearted comment referencing Musheer's earlier role in delivering drinks to teammates.
Despite the controversy, Musheer has maintained a composed demeanor. His recent trophy-lifting mimicry is seen by many as a confident and humorous response, signaling his focus on the game and his aspirations.
As the final approaches, all eyes will be on Musheer and his team, with fans eager to see if the young cricketer's dreams of lifting the actual IPL trophy will come to fruition.
IPL 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take on Punjab Kings in the finals at Narendra Modi Stadium
The stage is set for a historic showdown as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) clash in the IPL 2025 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on June 3 at 7:30 PM IST. Both teams are vying for their maiden IPL title, adding an extra layer of anticipation to this high-stakes encounter.
Under the leadership of Rajat Patidar, RCB finished second in the league stage with 9 wins, 4 losses, and one no-result, amassing 19 points. They secured their spot in the final by defeating PBKS in Qualifier 1, marking their first final appearance since 2016.
PBKS topped the league stage with an identical record to RCB but had a superior net run rate. After a setback against RCB in Qualifier 1, they bounced back by overcoming Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2, thanks to a stellar unbeaten 87 by captain Shreyas Iyer.
