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Sunil Gavaskar says toning down 'Ee Sala Cup Namde' slogan helped RCB win first IPL title
Sunil Gavaskar believes Royal Challengers Bengaluru winning their first IPL title in 2025 had as much to do with a shift in mindset, toning down the overconfident 'Ee Sala Cup Namde' chant. read more India cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar feels the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) shifting focus from just winning the trophy to playing good cricket helped him clinch their first Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy . He said that their popular slogan 'Ee sala cup named (This year, the cup will be ours)' had become a jinx, but they won their maiden IPL trophy in a season when the slogan was toned down. RCB defeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) by six runs in the IPL 2025 final on Tuesday to win their first trophy in 18 years. It was also Virat Kohli's first IPL trophy. He has played for RCB in all 18 seasons. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Gavaskar: 'Ee sala cup namde' slogan had become a jinx While talking to India Today, Gavaskar analysed that 'Ee sala cup namde' slogan was always in people's face but it was toned down this year and that has worked in RCB's favour as they were able to concentrate on playing good cricket. 'This was the one year when that popular slogan—'Ee sala cup namde'—was more muted than usual. It wasn't in everyone's face like before, and maybe that helped. It almost felt like that slogan had become a bit of a jinx, and once it was toned down, things worked out,' Gavaskar told India Today. Also Read | PBKS' strength turns into weakness as RCB brutally expose their batting in IPL final It's very clear RCB benefited by focusing on pure cricket rather than other aspects. They have had nine different players of the match award winners, which shows the IPL title win has been a terrific team effort. Also Read | IPL 2025 Award Winners List: Orange Cap, Purple Cap, Emerging Player and others winners Gavaskar also highlighted RCB's ability to stay calm in tense moments and win the big matches like Qualifier 1 and the IPL final. 'Congratulations to RCB—they've played top-class cricket throughout the IPL. Especially their last 2–3 performances were outstanding: chasing 230+ against LSG, demolishing Punjab in Qualifier 1 in just 14 overs, and then keeping their nerve in the final despite being 15–20 runs short of a par score,' he added.
India Today
a day ago
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- India Today
'Ee Sala Cup Namde' felt like a jinx, staying quiet worked for RCB: Sunil Gavaskar
Legendary India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar said toning down their popular slogan helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) end their title drought and finally win the Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy. RCB beat Punjab Kings (PBKS) by six runs in the Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL 2025) final and ended their 18-year-long trophy every season, RCB would use their slogan 'Ee sala cup namde' (This year the cup will be ours) widely as it was omnipresent wherever they went. However, this year both players and fans had kept it toned down, which Sunil Gavaskar feels helped the team massively as it relieved them of the unnecessary was the one year when that popular slogan—'Ee sala cup namde'—was more muted than usual. It wasn't in everyone's face like before, and maybe that helped. It almost felt like that slogan had become a bit of a jinx, and once it was toned down, things worked out,' Gavaskar told India Today. Furthermore, the former India captain praised the team for their last three victories against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Punjab Kings.'Congratulations to RCB—they've played top-class cricket throughout the IPL. Especially their last 2–3 performances were outstanding: chasing 230+ against LSG, demolishing Punjab in Qualifier 1 in just 14 overs, and then keeping their nerve in the final despite being 15–20 runs short of a par score,' he back to the final, after being put in to bat first, RCB posted a good score of 190/9 in 20 overs with Virat Kohli top scoring with 43 (35) while Jitesh Sharma played a quick fire cameo of 24 (10). Arshdeep Singh (3/40) and Kyle Jamieson (3/48) picked up three wickets each for the second innings, PBKS were restricted for 184/7 in 20 overs with Shashank Singh's heroic knock of 61* (30) ending in vain. Krunal Pandya (2/17) and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (2/38) picked up two wickets each for RCB, while the former was adjudged Player of the updated on IPL 2025 with India Today! Get match schedules, team squads, live score, and the latest IPL points table for CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, DC, GT, PBKS, and RR. Plus, keep track of the top contenders for the IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap. Don't miss a moment!
Mint
2 days ago
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- Mint
RCB vs PBKS: Sunil Gavaskar's massive statement ahead of IPL 2025 final; ‘Punjab… not enough after they beat MI'
Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar has weighed on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to have an upper hand in the Indian Premier League (IPL) final on Tuesday against Punjab Kings at the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad. Both RCB and Punjab Kings have dominated throughout the league stage, finishing in top two after the league stage. Advertisement RCB made it to their fourth IPL final after defeating Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1 on May 29. On the other hand, Punjab Kings got better of Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2 to make it to their second IPL final. Gavaskar, who is commenting in the IPL, pointed out that the long gap RCB had ahead of the IPL 2025 final might have a positive effect on the Rajat Patidar-led side. 'It certainly does help,' Gavaskar was qupted as saying to India Today. 'And for the Punjab Kings, I think also the fact that they just get a day's break before the final, and the match also finished so late against Mumbai Indians - that doesn't give too much time for the body to recover,' added Gavaskar, the first man to reach 10000 Test runs. Advertisement While RCB got a four day break, for Punjab Kings, they got little time to recover after their Qualifier 2 win on June 1. The late finish due to rain delay in Ahmedabad in Qualifier 2 meant less recovery time for the Shreyas Iyer-led side. "Yes, I know it's a late evening game, it's a 7:30 start, but the body certainly need a lot of rest after the exertions of the previous day. Punjab has, like I said, just 24 hours or so to recover, which is not enough after the efforts they put in to beat Mumbai Indians. "The Bengaluru team has had four days off, so they will certainly be mentally and physically far more refreshed than the Punjab team when they enter the frame," added Gavaskar. Advertisement RCB vs PBKS IPL head-to-head stats RCB and Punjab Kings have won 18 matches each in IPL so far. As far as records at Narendra Modi Stadium in concerned, Punjab Kings had upper hand against RCB at the venue, having won in their only game played. However, since 2023, RCB have won five out of six games in IPL. It is also to be moted that RCB haven't played in Ahmedabad as compared to Punjab King's two game which they won. Advertisement
India Today
2 days ago
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10:33 IPL 2025 Final: In an exclusive interview with India Today, former batter Sunil Gavaskar said that toss could end up playing a big factor since there are chances of rain during the summit clash in Ahmedabad.
India Today
2 days ago
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- India Today
Punjab Kings at a disadvantage? Sunil Gavaskar weighs in before IPL 2025 final
Former batter Sunil Gavaskar believes that the Punjab Kings (PBKS) face a slight disadvantage ahead of their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 final against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Tuesday, June 3, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in pointed out that PBKS may not have enough time to recover after their hard-fought win against Mumbai Indians (MI) in Qualifier 2 on Sunday. He noted that the short turnaround could affect the players' physical recovery, stating that a longer break would have been beneficial following such contrast, RCB will enter the final well-rested, having enjoyed a four-day break after their dominant eight-wicket victory over PBKS in Qualifier 1. 'It certainly does help. And for the Punjab Kings, I think also the fact that they just get a day's break before the final and the match also finished so late against Mumbai Indians - that doesn't give too much time for the body to recover. Yes, I know it's a late evening game, it's a 7:30 start, but the body does certainly need a lot of rest after the exertions of the previous day,' Gavaskar told India Today in an interview.'The Bengaluru team has had four days off, so they will certainly be mentally and physically far more refreshed than the Punjab team when they enter the frame.''Not an advantage'advertisementPBKS have played two matches at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad during IPL 2025, winning both - an 11-run victory over Gujarat Titans in the league stage and a five-wicket win against Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2. RCB, meanwhile, are yet to play at the venue this season. However, Gavaskar downplayed the impact of this factor, stating that it's unlikely to matter given RCB's stupendous form.'Not so much of an advantage. Like I said, I think it's the fact that RCB are coming into the final with a string of absolutely brilliant performances with both bat and ball. So I don't think they'll be daunted by the fact that they haven't played here.'Punjab have, like I said, just 24 hours or so to recover, which is not really enough after the efforts they put in to beat Mumbai Indians,' Gavaskar will be appearing in their fourth IPL final, having previously finished as runners-up in 2009, 2011, and 2016. PBKS, meanwhile, will be playing their second final, their first since losing to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in updated on IPL 2025 with India Today! Get match schedules, team squads, live score, and the latest IPL points table for CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, DC, GT, PBKS, and RR. Plus, keep track of the top contenders for the IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap. Don't miss a moment!Must Watch IN THIS STORY#IPL 2025
