For Patidar’s Royal Challengers Bengaluru, it marks a return to the final after nearly a decade, their last appearance being the heartbreaking loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2016. For Iyer’s Punjab Kings, this is their first shot at the title since 2014, when they fell short against Kolkata Knight Riders.

Final won't be the first time when Shreyas Iyer and Rajat Patidar will be leading their respective sides in a T20 Final.

On the eve of the final, both the captains looked calm and confident in pre-match conference. Here is what Shreyas Iyer and Rajat Patidar ahead of the IPL 2025 title clash