Bengaluru, June 3 -- With Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) set to take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the much-anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 final on Tuesday, the excitement has spread well beyond cricket circles. Karnataka's Forest, Ecology and Environment Minister, Eshwar Khandre, has thrown his weight behind the Bengaluru-based franchise, expressing full confidence in their chances.

"RCB has entered finals and I wish them success. I am 100% sure they will win the trophy," Khandre said.

The summit clash, scheduled to take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, presents both RCB and PBKS with a golden opportunity to lift their maiden IPL title. RCB have been here before three times, in fact but fell short on each o...