'I think RCB will win': Virender Sehwag's 'reverse jinx' leaves fans in splits ahead of IPL 2025 final

Virender Sehwag
As Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the IPL 2025 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, former India opener
Virender Sehwag
has taken centre stage — not with a bat, but with his signature humour.
In a conversation with Cricbuzz, Sehwag was asked to pick a winner between the two franchises, both of whom are yet to win an IPL trophy despite being part of the league since its 2008 inception.
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Sehwag's response? A classic jibe laced with superstition and self-awareness.
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"I think RCB will win," Sehwag said with a smile. "I've gone back to my old form because the team I support usually loses.
Be it Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians or Punjab Kings vs RCB — every time I pick a side, they lose."
Sehwag then cheekily revealed that he's trying to apply the same 'reverse jinx' logic here. "I supported MI in Qualifier 2 against PBKS, and they lost. So I'm saying RCB will win… let's see what happens," he laughed, suggesting that his public support for RCB might just tip luck in PBKS' favour.
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When the host asked him again, seeking clarity, Sehwag doubled down: 'RCB,' he repeated, with a mischievous grin.
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