Will ‘Ee Sala Cup Namde’ Happen in IPL 2025?

As soon as the IPL kicks off, you’re bound to see this meme pop up. “Will we get the cup this time?” has been the burning question for Bangalore fans for the last 18 years. But this time around, compared to previous seasons, it really feels like Bangalore might just have a shot at winning the trophy. You’re probably wondering how this team, led by Patidar, could pull off what even superstars like Gayle, Kohli, De Villiers, and Starc couldn’t achieve together. Well, hang tight—I’ve got the answer!

Cricket is a team game – IPL 2025

First things first, believing that loading the team with star players will automatically guarantee a trophy is a bit of a stretch. Cricket is a team game, after all. Every player needs to step up, and if that happens, victory will follow. Bangalore has made some serious improvements this time, and it’s clear that they’ve been paying attention to the lessons of the past. The issues that plagued them last year – especially getting to the playoffs – have been addressed pretty well.

On the batting front, Bangalore isn’t really sweating. Kohli, Du Plessis, and Patidar have been absolutely stellar. These three are not just playing well; they’re making it onto the top 20 highest run-scorers list. Now, Du Plessis missing out might seem like a problem, but hold on—enter Bill Salt! His arrival gives Bangalore that extra spark.

Salt is an attacking force from the get-go, while Kohli plays his steady role, guiding the ship safely. The opening pair is looking solid. Then there’s Patidar and Padikkal, who know exactly how to steady the ship when things get rocky. And don’t forget the late-order hitters—Jitesh Sharma, Livingston, and Krunal—all set to unleash fireworks! Even if one player fluffs his shot, the next guy’s ready to step in and carry the baton. The batting is looking like a well-oiled machine. But here’s the million-dollar question: can their bowling match up to this strength?

Let’s take a look at that. Last year, Bangalore’s bowling was, let’s just say, a bit of a letdown. Siraj and Thakur were the only ones who managed to make an impact, while the rest of the bowling attack was… let’s just say they were more “meh” than “wow.” Siraj and Thakur, who picked up the most wickets for the team, only managed 15 wickets each of them. After them, Cameron Green could only manage 10 wickets. The fast bowlers were, well, let’s just say they didn’t bowl anyone over, and the spinners didn’t do much to save the day either. Bangalore’s top spinner, Karan Sharma, got just 7 wickets, and Maxwell and Swapnil Singh got 6 each. Reaching the playoffs with this bowling a attack was nothing short of a miracle.

But here’s the twist: Bangalore has totally revamped their bowling this year! They’ve kept Thakur in the mix and brought in top-tier bowlers like Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and Lungi Ngidi. That’s a bowling attack that could give any team a run for their money. And if you’re still worried about the spinners, fret not. They’ve got three quality spinners onboard, including international stars like Liam Livingston and Krunal Pandya, plus the young talent Suyash Sharma. This spin department? Next level.

So, with all the gaps filled and the team stronger than ever, one thing’s for sure: if Bangalore doesn’t win the ‘Ee Sala Cup Namde’ IPL 2025 it’ll be one of the biggest plot twists in IPL overall history. They’ve finally done it—now let’s see if they can deliver!