IPL 2025 Final: Royal Challengers Bengaluru Win First-Ever IPL Title | PBKS vs RCB Final 2025

In a historic culmination to the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secured their first-ever IPL championship by narrowly defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) by six runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Date: June 3, 2025

Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

Final Score:

RCB: 190/9 (20 overs)

PBKS: 184/7 (20 overs)

Result: RCB won by 6 runs

Match Overview RCB vs PBKS

In a historic culmination to the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secured their first-ever IPL championship by narrowly defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) by six runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. This victory ended an 18-year wait for the franchise, sparking emotional celebrations, including tears of joy from star player Virat Kohli.

First Innings: RCB Sets a Competitive Target

Batting first, RCB posted a total of 190/9 in their allotted 20 overs. Virat Kohli anchored the innings with a composed 43 off 35 balls, supported by contributions from Rajat Patidar (26 off 16) and Liam Livingstone (25 off 18). Despite facing a disciplined bowling attack, RCB managed to set a challenging target.

Second Innings: PBKS's Chase Falls Short

In response, PBKS began their chase with determination. Shashank Singh top-scored with a brisk 61 off 30 balls, while Josh Inglis added 39 off 23 balls. However, RCB's bowlers, led by Krunal Pandya (2 wickets for 17 runs), applied consistent pressure. PBKS ultimately fell short, finishing at 184/7.

IPL 2025 – Season Recap

Orange Cap: Virat Kohli (RCB) – 738 runs

Purple Cap: Arshdeep Singh (PBKS) – 27 wickets

Emerging Player: Angkrish Raghuvanshi (KKR)

Most Valuable Player (MVP): Glenn Maxwell (RCB)

Player of the Match

Krunal Pandya was named Player of the Match for his economical bowling and crucial wickets during the powerplay, which played a significant role in restricting PBKS's run chase.

Emotional Triumph for RCB and Kohli

This victory marked the end of an 18-year wait for RCB, who had previously reached the finals in 2009, 2011, and 2016. For Virat Kohli, a stalwart of the franchise since its inception, the win was particularly poignant. Overcome with emotion, Kohli expressed profound gratitude to his wife, Anushka Sharma, for her unwavering support throughout his journey.

Final Words

The IPL 2025 Final will be remembered as the night Royal Challengers Bengaluru rewrote history. It wasn’t just a win—it was a redemption story filled with emotion, grit, and determination.

Congratulations RCB – IPL Champions 2025!