RCB’s Historic IPL 2025 Triumph After 18 Years
Finally after a prolonged wait of 18 years, on June 3, 2025, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) secured a thrilling victory over Punjab Kings (PBKS) by a narrow margin of 6 runs in T20 IPL 2025.
RCB chose batting first and secured a total of 190 for 9 wickets in their 20 overs. After this, PBKS (Punjab Kings) fought hard but fell short, finishing at 184 for 7 in response. So the final win was for RCB.
Let’s dive into the details of this exciting match and historic RCB victory in IPL 2025. We have added a Table of Contents, using which readers can navigate as per their convenience :
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IPL T20 Finals 2025 & History
The IPL 2025 finals took place on June 3, 2025, at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. This IPL was organized by the BCCI and sponsored by the Tata Group. The tournament’s grand finale featured Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Punjab Kings. Leaving RCB’s this year’s victory aside, following is the list of most successfull IPL teams :
- Mumbai Indians (MI): 5 titles (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020)
- Chennai Super Kings (CSK): 5 titles (2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023)
- Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): 3 titles (2012, 2014, 2024)
- Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): 1 title (2016)
- Rajasthan Royals (RR): 1 title (2008)
- Deccan Chargers (DC): 1 title (2009)
- Gujarat Titans (GT): 1 title (2022)
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB): 1 title (2025)
RCB made it to the finals for 4 years but wasn’t able to win the trophy till this year. On the other hand Punjab Kings also didn’t win a trophy in any of the 18 seasons. This was seen as a easy yet competitive match for RCB.
RCB’s Performance in IPL 2025
After 17 seasons of near misses and heartbreaks, RCB finally clinched their maiden IPL title by defeating PBKS by six runs in a thrilling final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Batting first, RCB posted a total of 190/9, with Virat Kohli anchoring the innings with a composed 43 off 35 balls. Rajat Patidar was appointed as the captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).
RCB showed a promising start, but their innings saw a late collapse, losing four wickets for just 19 runs! Still, RCB’s bowlers saved the day. Krunal Pandya bowled brilliantly and gave away only 17 runs in 4 overs while taking 2 wickets. He was named the Player of the Match. Bhuvneshwar Kumar also took 2 wickets. Josh Hazlewood bowled the final over. With the collective efforts of all the bowlers, RCB emerged successful in the T20 IPL 2025.
What This Win Means for RCB & Kohli
This was more than a trophy. The IPL 2025 final will forever be remembered as the night RCB finally broke the alleged curse. After reaching the semi finals in and finishing runners-up in 2009, 2011, and 2016, RCB was able to win their first-ever title in their fourth attempt after a long wait of 18 years.
Especially for Virat Kohli, this win means a lot more than what is seen on the surface. Virat Kohli spent 17 years without any trophy in RCB but finally in the 18th season he gained the title. What makes it even more special is that Virat Kohli set a new record by became the player with the most fours in IPL. He made this significant achievement by hitting his 771st boundary in IPL history which is more than any player ever. While Virat Kohli wasn’t the captain of RCB anymore, he was the heart of the team and finally lifted the trophy he had dreamed of for years.
PBKS’s Performance in IPL 2025
This was Punjab Kings chance to win their first IPL title. Punjab Kings’ performance was looking quite impressive during the middle overs when the required run rate was under control and wickets were in hand. They only lost this match by a narrow margin of 6 runs. Shreyas Iyer was appointed as the captain of Punjab Kings (PBKS).
Shashank Singh played very brilliantly, securing 61 runs off just 30 balls. He smashed 22 runs in the final over keeping the thrill of the match till the last ball. Josh Inglis scored 39 runs in 23 balls. Punjab bowlers also played very well, Arshdeep Singh and Kyle Jamieson were the heroes for PBKS. They took three wickets each. This was narrow win for RCB.
This brought another heartbreak for Punjab fans as for much of the match, they looked like potential winners. This was Punjab Kings’ second IPL final loss after 2014.
RCB Fan Reactions and Celebration
RCB fans from all over India are on cloud nine. They were always mocked and trolled for siding with RCB despite the fact that the team wasn’t able to win any trophy till date even after reaching the finals. When the final delivery was bowled and RCB secured their six-run victory, social media exploded.
“Ee Sala Cup Namde” (This year, the cup is ours) finally came true. This phrase was synonymous with RCB fans’ annual hope. Celebrations broke out in Bengaluru and across the world wherever RCB fans reside, firecrackers were burst as soon as the victory was officially recorded. Virat Kohli was seen in tears, hugging teammates and waving to the fans. This was a moment of pure joy and emotions when the year long aspirations came true.
Conclusion
In the end, IPL 2025 delivered one of its most thrilling finals yet. RCB finally ended their long wait to lift the trophy and PBKS showed immense potential of winning the trophy. This year’s match was very unpredictable and exciting which makes it so special. Cricket fans saw history in the making! RCB’s hard work and perseverance paid off. Punjab Kings’ excellent performance proved their determination and potential, even if they will not able to win this tournament, then show their skills in the seasons to come.
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