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'It Is Their Final To Lose': Ashwin Backs RCB To Retain IPL Crown
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes that the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru are heavily expected to win the IPL 2026 final, and only their own mistakes can cause them to lose it.
The IPL 2025 winners have enjoyed a remarkable campaign, finishing at the top of the league table before hammering Gujarat Titans by 92 runs in Qualifier 1 to secure direct entry into the final. They will now face the Titans once again at the Narendra Modi Stadium, where GT have built a formidable record this season.
While acknowledging Gujarat’s advantage of playing at home, Ashwin feels RCB’s performances throughout the tournament have made them the team to beat.
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