The IPL 2025 final was a historic night for fans of IPL 2025 final cricket between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBK) as RCB finally picked up its first IPL trophy after a long wait of 18 years. In a nail-biting competition at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, RCB defended a total of 190/9 to win by 6 runs, breaking its long-lasting zinc in the tournament.
Match Summary: RCB vs PBKS Final Highlights
1. RCB’s Batting: Kohli Leads, Middle-Order Struggles
- Virat Kohli (44 out of 35) launched an innings anchor, but the wickets fell at regular intervals.
- Rajat Patidar (26), Liam Livingstone (25), and Jitesh Sharma (24) contributed quick cameo.
- Arshdeep Singh (3/40) and Kyle Jaimison (3/48) were standout bowlers for PBK, who prohibited RCB below 200 17.
2. PBKS’ Chase: Inglis & Shashank Fight, But Fall Short
- Josh Iglis (39 runs 23) and Shashank Singh (30 runs 30)* placed PBK in hunting.
- Krunal Pandya (2/17) and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (2/38) delivered crucial spells in the middle overs.
- Despite the late harassment of sixes from Shashank, PBK ended at 184/7, the target fell short than 56.
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Key Moments That Decided the Game
- Krunal Pandya’s Game-Changing Spell – His tight bowling in the middle overs choked PBKS’ scoring rate.
- Bhuvneshwar’s Death Bowling – His 17th over, where he took two wickets, turned the match in RCB’s favor.
- Shashank Singh’s Heroics in Vain – His unbeaten 61 nearly took PBKS home, but the early wickets proved costly.
Kohli’s Emotional Triumph
- Virat Kohli was in tears after the win, dedicating the victory to RCB’s loyal fans and former teammate AB de Villiers, saying, “This is as much yours as it is ours” 28.
- Rajat Patidar, RCB’s captain, praised the bowlers and said, “Ee saala cup namdu” (This year, the cup is ours) 16.
- Shreyas Iyer accepted PBK’s inexperience, but promised a strong comeback in the next season 47.
Why This Win Matters for RCB?
- The 18 -year -old heartbreak ends – after three last last disadvantages (2009, 2011, 2016), RCB finally broke the curse.
- Bowlers Win Championships – Unlike past seasons where RCB relied on batting, their bowlers stepped up when it mattered.
- Virat Kohli’s Legacy – The win cements Kohli’s legacy as an IPL legend after years of loyalty to the franchise.
A Fairytale Ending for RCB
The RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 Final was a fitting climax to a thrilling season. While Punjab Kings will rue missed chances, Royal Challengers Bengaluru celebrated a long-awaited triumph, proving that perseverance pays off.
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