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For years, the IPL has churned out unforgettable matches, but few with the emotional weight of this one. When Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) step onto the field for Qualifier 1 of IPL 2025, it won't just be a battle for a spot in the final, it will be a showdown of hope, heartbreak, and a decade-and-a-half of unmet potential.

This isn't just cricket but a collective reckoning for two of the most passionate fan bases in T20 history, millions of people who've cheered through collapses, coaching overhauls, and countless memes.

The stakes are higher than ever because both teams have something to prove: tha...