NEW DELHI: The 18th season of the Indian Premier League is set for a historic finish as two sides chasing their maiden title — Shreyas Iyer’s Punjab Kings and Rajat Patidar-led Royal Challengers Bengaluru — lock horns in the grand finale at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.While RCB will be playing their fourth final, PBKS return to the title clash for the first time since 2014. Both teams have a chance to end years of heartbreak and lift the coveted trophy for the very first time.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Amidst the high-stakes build-up, Punjab Kings shared an emotional video message from Shreyas Iyer’s family that captured hearts. The video featured Iyer’s mother and sister sending their wishes in true Punjabi spirit, beginning with the phrase “Chardi Kala!” — a call for high spirits and positivity.Who’s that IPL player?Shreyas’ sister extended gratitude to the fans and expressed belief in the team’s destiny: “Thank you to all the Punjab fans for supporting us since day one. We are very, very grateful. To the team – all the very best for tomorrow. And we are incredibly proud of each one of you. Tomorrow is our day. Just go out there and lift the cup. And we are super excited for tomorrow.”WATCH:The most stirring moment came from Shreyas’ mother, who signed off with a powerful rallying cry: “All the best, everyone. Bas jeetna hai.” (Just win it.)Skipper Iyer has been a talismanic force for PBKS this season, amassing 603 runs from 16 matches at a blistering strike rate of 175.80 and an average of 54.82, including six fifties.
After topping the league with 19 points, PBKS lost Qualifier 1 to RCB but bounced back by defeating Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2 — setting the stage for a dramatic rematch in the final.
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