Bengaluru V Punjab: Harbhajan Slams Mumbai Before IPL Final | First Sports With Rupha Ramani | N18G
The IPL 2025 Final is finally here — and it’s a showdown no one saw coming: Bengaluru V Punjab. Two franchises with passionate fan bases and years of heartbreak now face off for their maiden Indian Premier League title. Bengaluru, led by the ever-determined Virat Kohli, is chasing glory after 18 long years of waiting. With emotions running high and superstition in the air — including fans conducting havans and chanting “Ee Sala Cup Namde” — this final carries more weight than most. Meanwhile, Punjab fans are already celebrating their first final in over a decade, but will they go all the way? Rupha Ramani breaks down the historical context, legacy moments, fan emotions, and why this final could mark the beginning of a new era in IPL history.
Also on the show, Mumbai’s loss to Punjab in Qualifier 2 has sparked a debate. Sharp criticisms have poured in from former captain Harbhajan Singh. The spinner has blamed Mumbai’s coaching staff behind their loss. Despite being through the same grind, why has Harbhajan blamed the coaches? Is his criticism fair? And Lionel Messi might be heading to Saudi Arabia. Reports claim – Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) has initiated talks with Messi as his Inter Miami contract nears end. With Saudi in talks to keep Ronaldo in the country and Messi’s arrival expected, will Saudi fulfil its football ambitions before the World Cup?
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