1 Player, 3 Finals, 3 Defeats: This Player Lost His Third IPL Final
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Punjab Kings fell 6 runs short against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL 2025 final, marking Yuzvendra Chahal's third loss in an IPL final
For a game as unpredictable as cricket, the margins between triumph and heartbreak often rest on moments and, sometimes, on fate itself. The IPL 2025 final, held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, was yet another painful reminder of that uncertainty, especially for Punjab Kings and one of their key players, Yuzvendra Chahal.
Punjab Kings, chasing 191, fell short by just 6 runs against Royal Challengers Bangalore, ending their hopes of becoming the IPL 2025 winner. It was a deja vu moment for fans, not just because Punjab once again failed to lift the trophy after an 11-year wait, but because of a curious pattern now trailing their leg-spinner, Yuzvendra Chahal.
The June 3 final marked the third time Chahal featured in an IPL title clash, and the third time his side walked away empty-handed.
It all began in 2016, when Chahal turned up in RCB colours under the captaincy of Virat Kohli. Despite a promising campaign, RCB fell short in the final against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Fast forward to 2022, donning the Rajasthan Royals jersey, Chahal again found himself on the losing side, as the team succumbed to Gujarat Titans.
Now, in 2025, with Punjab Kings hoping to rewrite their history books, Chahal had one more chance to break the pattern. But once more, the script ended in familiar heartbreak.
Despite his contributions and experience, the leg-spinner has now played in three IPL finals, and lost all of them. While some may call it coincidence, fans and commentators can't help but take note of the strange streak.
It's not that Chahal hasn't tasted IPL glory. He was part of the Mumbai Indians squad that clinched the title in 2013. But that year, he played just one match in the tournament and was not part of the final.
This recurring misfortune is something no player can prepare for. Chahal's impact on the field has been undeniable throughout the IPL's history. With over 200 wickets, his legacy as one of the league's finest spinners is well-established. But the elusive dream of being on the winning side in a final he plays remains unfulfilled.
As RCB lifted their first-ever IPL trophy, it wasn't just Punjab who felt the sting of missed opportunity. For Chahal, it was a third time staring at the podium, from the losing side.
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