IPL Finals 2025: RCB Vs Punjab Kings—Rajamouli, Karan Aujla, Other Celebs Pick Sides
IPL 2025 finals are here. The much awaited big match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings will lead to crowing of a new winner.
Supporters of both the teams are going all over social media to show support for their favourite team. Virat Kohli to Shreyas Iyer, fans have been waiting for their favourite cricketer to lift the cup this year.
But, in all this, who are the celebrities and major public figures supporting? Here's a look.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has shared a video supporting RCB on his social media handle.
"Ee Sala Cup Namde! 18 years of grit. Every prayer, every cheer, every heartbreak - it all leads to today. This is more than a match. Our moment. Our Cup. Wishing @RCBTweets the very best - Karnataka is with you!" he shared on his X profile.
Ee Sala Cup Namde! ♥️🏆
June 3, 2025
18 years of grit.
Every prayer, every cheer, every heartbreak - it all leads to today.
This is more than a match.
Our moment. Our Cup.
Wishing @RCBTweets the very best - Karnataka is with you!#PlayBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB #IPL2025 pic.twitter.com/cTmRhjgjtsTauba Tauba singer Karan Aujla expressed support for Punjab Kings. The singer has made a bet on the team.
Who will win today's battle?
June 3, 2025
It's heating up – AUJLA vs DRAKE! 🔥💥#karanaujla vs #drake @Stake #RCBvPBKS #iplfinal2025 #IPLFinal #PBKSvRCB Iyer vs Virat pic.twitter.com/dh83662vhGMeanwhile, Bahubali Director SS Rajamouli has shared a post supporting both the teams. "Whatever the result…it's going to be a heartbreak," he wrote on his X profile.
"Iyer guiding Bumrah's and Boult's yorkers to the third man boundary…Exquisite…This man leads Delhi to a final…and is dropped…Leads Kolkata to a trophy…dropped…Leads a young Punjab to the finals after 11 years. He deserves this year's trophy too…On the other hand, it is Kohli…who is performing year on year…compiling thousands of runs. The final frontier for him…He deserves it too," he said.
Iyer guiding Bumrah's and Boult's yorkers to the third man boundary… Exquisite…
June 2, 2025
This man leads Delhi to a final… and is dropped…
Leads Kolkata to a trophy… dropped…
Leads a young Punjab to the finals after 11 years.
He deserves this year's trophy too…
On the other hand,… pic.twitter.com/ws0anhcZ3lWest Indies Cricketer Chris Gayle who has played for both franchise is flying to Ahmedabad to support both his teams for the finals.
View this post on InstagramMeanwhile, former Indian cricketer Anil Kumble said, "I have been involved in both teams. It is good that there will be a new winner. It will be a really good game. Whoever plays better will win the game."
#WATCH | Bengaluru, Karnataka: On the IPL Final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings, former Indian Cricketer Anil Kumble says, "I have been involved in both teams. It is good that there will be a new winner. It will be a really good game. Whoever plays better… pic.twitter.com/XlDJuXT3pZ
June 3, 2025
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