In a remarkable display of grit and commitment, star Indian spinner Yuzvendra Chahal played the IPL 2025 final for Punjab Kings (PBKS) against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on June 3 at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium despite battling three separate fractures. This astonishing detail was shared by radio jockey and influencer RJ Mahvash in an emotional Instagram post on June 5.
Mahvash wrote:
“They fought, stayed and played till the last match! And special post to @yuzi_chahal23 because what people don’t know is that his ribs got fractured in the second match only and his bowling finger got fractured later… This guy played the entire season with 3 fractures! We all have seen him screaming and crying in pain but have never seen him giving up! What warrior spirit you have, man!”
Chahal’s courage shone even brighter considering the high stakes of the final. He returned figures of 1/37 in his four overs, including the wicket of Mayank Agarwal. While PBKS fell just six runs short of RCB’s total, Chahal’s resilience left a lasting impact on fans and cricket lovers alike.
A Warrior Through the Season
Chahal was bought for ₹18 crore by Punjab Kings during the IPL 2025 mega auction and ended the season with a respectable 16 wickets from 14 matches. Despite missing Qualifier 1 against RCB on May 29 in Mullanpur due to injury, Chahal pushed himself to play in both Qualifier 2 vs Mumbai Indians (June 1) and the final vs RCB (June 3).
Fans had noted moments where Chahal was seen in visible discomfort during games, often grimacing or holding his side — now explained by the revelation of fractured ribs and a damaged bowling finger. Yet he never backed down, continuing to deliver for his team until the very end.
A Season of Heart and Grit
Punjab Kings may not have lifted the IPL trophy, but their spirited run — finishing league toppers and fighting valiantly in the playoffs — won over fans. Chahal’s performance, marred by pain yet marked by resilience, symbolizes PBKS’s tenacious campaign.
In her post, Mahvash also congratulated RCB and their fans for their historic title win, while calling IPL “a festival for Indians,” capturing the emotional pulse of cricket fandom in the country.
As the dust settles on IPL 2025, Chahal’s commitment will likely be remembered as one of the most heroic efforts of the season — a true warrior on and off the field.
