The IPL 2025 final is set to be played today, 3rd June, between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Punjab Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Interestingly, neither team has won the IPL trophy yet. But this year, there’s a special coincidence around RCB captain Virat Kohli that fans are excited about.

Why the Number 18 Is Special?

• Virat Kohli’s jersey number is 18.

• This is the 18th season of the Indian Premier League.

• The final date is 3-6-2025. If you add these digits — 3 + 6 + 2 + 0 + 2 + 5 — the total is 18 again!

Such coincidences have sparked hope among RCB fans that this might finally be their year to win the IPL trophy.

RCB’s Past Final Appearances

RCB has reached the IPL final twice before but couldn’t win:

• 2009: Lost to Deccan Chargers.

• 2016: Defeated by Sunrisers Hyderabad.

This year, with all these ‘18’ signs, the team will be eager to change their fortune and lift their first IPL trophy.

Punjab Kings Also Eye the Trophy

Like RCB, Punjab Kings have also never won the IPL title. However, they have performed exceptionally well this season to reach the final. It will be exciting to see how the Punjab Kings players perform against RCB in the big match.

Key Players in Form

• Shreyas Iyer played a match-winning aggressive half-century in Qualifier-2, helping Punjab Kings reach the final.

• Virat Kohli is in the race for the Orange Cap, having scored 614 runs in 14 matches with an average of 55.82. He currently ranks fifth in the Orange Cap standings and will look to add more runs in the final.

With both teams’ players in great form and this unique number 18 coincidence, the IPL 2025 final promises to be a thrilling contest!