During the same panel session where Varun Aaron predicted a win for RCB in the IPL 2025 final, Matthew Hayden talked and described how to the teams should get ready for such a big match. Hayden explained that it will be tough to get any sleep the night before an important match and that all big-match players deal with their unique challenges in the days leading up to the game.

Matthew Hayden’s Statement About The Preparation For The Final

“What you really have to do is just dial in. And find that serenity that can happen in a big-match occasion when there’s so much noise. There’s going to be over 100,000 people screaming for one side or the other here tomorrow. Man, it’s so hard to sleep the night before a final. It doesn’t matter how much you’ve won or how much you’ve lost—you’ve still got these dilemmas that happen mentally. So all of these things, great champions find a way to unpack and they find a solution to the inevitable problems that happen throughout the course of any particular game,” Hayden said.

RCB’s Performance In IPL 2025

RCB did very well early in the IPL 2025 till now by winning 9 matches while losing just 4 out of 14 matches. With their regular great performances and 19 points, they finished first on the table. The 0.301 NRR means they are successful in most games. RCB prevailed because the team worked together and its batters and bowlers put up a good fight. Many people now consider them favourites heading into the final of IPL 2025.

PBKS’ Performance In IPL 2025

Punjab Kings have put up a strong fight in IPL 2025 till now and with 9 wins, 4 losses and 1 no-result from their 14 games, they compete against RCB for the IPL 2025 title in the last match today. Gaining 19 points, Bama put themselves in a good place on the points list. During the tournament, the team gave their all which helped their net run rate (NRR) reach 0.372. Because the season is more even, there is more reason for the team to win a championship.