The IPL 2025 final was not just about cricket. It was also a night full of emotions, music, and pride for India. One of the highlights of the evening was a powerful musical performance by Shankar Mahadevan and his sons Shivam and Siddharth. The trio gave a moving tribute to the Indian armed forces, filling the stadium with a sense of patriotism.
A Musical Tribute That Touched Hearts
Before the match began, the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad was packed with fans. As the crowd waited for the final clash between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), the stage came alive with Shankar Mahadevan and his sons.
Their performance included patriotic songs like “Suno Gaur Se Duniya Walo,” “Vande Mataram,” and “Aye Watan.” These songs brought goosebumps to many in the audience and reminded everyone of the courage and sacrifice of India’s brave soldiers.
Crowd Goes Wild with Energy and Emotion
The energy in the stadium was electric. As the Mahadevan trio sang, the crowd joined in, waving flags and cheering loudly. The performance went viral online, with many calling it the perfect way to honor the nation before such an important match.
The Final Showdown: PBKS vs RCB
Once the ceremony ended, it was time for cricket to take center stage. Punjab Kings’ captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and chose to bowl first. Speaking at the toss, he said,
“We’re going to bowl. It’s an amazing day and the crowd is electrifying. The boys are in great shape and mindset. It’s the final, and we’re going to play like it’s the final.”
On the other hand, RCB captain Rajat Patidar said he also would have liked to bowl first.
“Pitch looks hard, so we’ll try to put up a good score. We’ve played well so far, and we’re treating it like just another game.”
Playing XIs for the Big Match
Punjab Kings (PBKS):
- Priyansh Arya, Josh Inglis (w), Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Kyle Jamieson, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
- Impact Subs: Prabhsimran Singh, Praveen Dubey, Suryansh Shedge, Xavier Bartlett, Harpreet Brar
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB):
- Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Mayank Agarwal, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (w), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood
- Impact Subs: Rasikh Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Tim Seifert, Swapnil Singh, Suyash Sharma
