Royal Challengers Bengaluru Clinch Maiden IPL Title in 2025: A Historic Triumph

Introduction

On June 3, 2025, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) achieved a monumental milestone by winning their first Indian Premier League (IPL) title. After 18 seasons of near misses and heartbreaks, RCB triumphed over Punjab Kings (PBKS) by a narrow margin of 6 runs in a nail-biting final. This victory not only ended RCB's long-standing quest for the championship but also etched their name in IPL history.

Match Summary: RCB vs PBKS – IPL 2025 Final

First Innings: RCB Sets a Competitive Total

Opting to bat first, RCB posted 190/9 in 20 overs. Virat Kohli anchored the innings with 43 off 35 balls. Middle and lower-order batsmen contributed timely runs to set a challenging target.

Second Innings: PBKS's Valiant Chase Falls Short

PBKS showed intent but were restricted to 184/7. Krunal Pandya bowled a match-winning spell of 2/17 in 4 overs. Shashank Singh's 49 off 28 wasn’t enough as PBKS fell short by 6 runs.

Key Performances

• Virat Kohli: 43 runs – top scorer for RCB
• Krunal Pandya: 2/17 – pivotal spell under pressure
• Josh Hazlewood: Economical and impactful with key wickets

RCB's Journey to the Title

• Dominated league stage with 7 away wins
• Beat PBKS in Qualifier 1
• Held nerves in the final to secure the title

Historical Context: RCB's Previous Finals

• 2009 – Lost to Deccan Chargers
• 2011 – Lost to Chennai Super Kings
• 2016 – Lost to Sunrisers Hyderabad
• 2025 – Victory against PBKS

Statistical Highlights

FAQs

Q1: How many times has RCB won the IPL?
A: Once, in 2025.

Q2: Who top-scored for RCB in the final?
A: Virat Kohli with 43 runs.

Q3: Who captained RCB in the final?
A: Rajat Patidar.

Q4: Where was the final played?
A: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.

Key Takeaways

• RCB won their maiden IPL title after 18 years of competition.
• Outstanding performances from Kohli and Krunal Pandya sealed the win.
• The match showcased the team’s resilience and strategic execution.

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