Ahmedabad, June 4, 2025 – In a heart-stopping finale at the Narendra Modi Stadium, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally ended their 18-year wait for an IPL trophy, defeating the Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 6 runs in a nail-biting contest.
A Night of High Drama and Emotions
Chasing a competitive 191, PBKS fought valiantly but fell just short, finishing at 184/7 in their 20 overs. Shashank Singh’s heroic late surge (28* off 12) kept Punjab’s hopes alive, but RCB’s bowlers held their nerve in the death overs.
Earlier, RCB posted 190/9, thanks to crucial cameos from Virat Kohli (43), Rajat Patidar (26), and Jitesh Sharma (24 off 10). Arshdeep Singh (3/34) and Kyle Jamieson (2/32) were the standout bowlers for PBKS.
Turning Points
- Kohli’s Steady Knock: The RCB legend anchored the innings before falling to a stunning catch by Azmatullah Omarzai.
- Jitesh & Shepherd’s Late Fireworks: A quickfire 24 from Jitesh and Romario Shepherd’s 17 (9) propelled RCB near 200.
- Krunal Pandya’s Match-Winning Spell: The left-arm spinner took 2/17, including the key wicket of Josh Inglis (39).
- Shashank’s Valiant Effort: Needing 29 off the last over, Shashank smashed 18 runs off Josh Hazlewood, but it wasn’t enough.
Post-Match Reactions
- Virat Kohli (Player of the Tournament): “This win is for the fans. I’ve given RCB my youth, my prime, and now, finally, a trophy. AB de Villiers deserves this as much as we do.”
- Dinesh Karthik: “Massive moment for RCB. We believed from the start, and tonight, we showed why.”
- Shreyas Iyer (PBKS Captain): “Gutted, but proud of the fight. We’ll come back stronger.”
Awards & Records
- Orange Cap: Sai Sudharsan (GT) – 759 runs
- Purple Cap: Prasidh Krishna (GT) – 24 wickets
- Emerging Player: Sai Sudharsan
- MVP: Suryakumar Yadav (MI)
Prize Money
RCB took home ₹20 crore, while PBKS received ₹12.5 crore.
A Dream Fulfilled for RCB
After three previous final losses, RCB’s long-awaited triumph sparked wild celebrations among players and fans alike. For Punjab Kings, the search for their first IPL title continues.
Final Score:
- RCB: 190/9 (20 overs)
- PBKS: 184/7 (20 overs)
Result: RCB won by 6 runs
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