Fri May 30 13:18:34 UTC 2025: **RCB’s IPL Final Hopes: Ashwin Fears Potential Showdown with Mumbai Indians**
Ahmedabad – As Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) prepare for their fourth IPL final, former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has voiced concerns over a potential clash with Mumbai Indians (MI). In a recent analysis, Ashwin stated that RCB would ideally avoid facing the five-time champions in the final, believing they are the biggest threat to RCB’s maiden title aspirations.
“If RCB has to win the IPL, then Gujarat Titans should win against Mumbai Indians. MI are one team that you cannot allow to enter the final,” Ashwin explained, emphasizing the need to stop MI “at any cost.”
RCB secured their spot in the final after a dominant victory over Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1. However, MI must first overcome Gujarat Titans in the Eliminator, with the winner then facing PBKS in Qualifier 2 for the other spot in the final.
Ashwin also highlighted Virat Kohli’s incredible form, suggesting that this could be RCB’s year. Fresh off international success with the T20 World Cup and Champions Trophy wins, Kohli is aiming for his first IPL title.
RCB fans will be anxiously watching the upcoming playoff matches, hoping for a favorable opponent as they chase their elusive IPL trophy. While a final against Gujarat Titans is Ashwin’s preferred scenario, the threat of a Mumbai Indians showdown looms large.
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