RCB Win IPL 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru End 18-Year Wait!
Hey RCB fans, the wait is over! On June 3, 2025, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally lifted their first IPL trophy, beating Punjab Kings in a thrilling final at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Led by Rajat Patidar and powered by Virat Kohli’s magic, RCB made history. Here’s how they did it! #EeSalaCupNamde
How RCB Won the IPL 2025 Final
RCB brought their A-game to the IPL 2025 final. Here’s what went down:
Toss and Strategy: PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and invited RCB to bat first, setting the stage for a high-scoring clash on a batting-friendly pitch.
Batting Blitz: RCB posted a competitive 190/9 in their 20 overs. Virat Kohli anchored the innings with a steady 43 off 35 balls, while Phil Salt provided the fireworks with a quickfire 30 off 15 balls. Jitesh Sharma’s explosive 24 off 10 balls late in the innings gave RCB the momentum they needed. Rajat Patidar contributed with a crucial 28, ensuring a defendable total.
Bowling Fire: Josh Hazlewood and Krunal Pandya were the heroes with the ball. Krunal’s economical spell turned the game, dismissing the dangerous Josh Inglis (39 off 23) and finishing with figures of 2/20. Hazlewood chipped in with 2 wickets, including a crucial yorker to dismiss Shashank Singh, who fought hard with 6 sixes in his valiant effort for PBKS.
Game-Changer: Krunal Pandya’s spell in the middle overs, where he varied his pace and dismissed Inglis, shifted the momentum. PBKS needed 90 off 42 balls at one point, and RCB’s tight bowling ensured they fell short at 184/7, losing by 6 runs.
Scorecard at a Glance
| Team | Score | Overs | Top Stars |
|---|---|---|---|
| RCB | 190/9 | 20 | Krunal Pandya, Virat Kohli, Phil Salt |
| PBKS | 184/7 | 20 | Shreyas Iyer, Shashank Singh, Josh Inglis |
Why This Victory Rocks
RCB’s win ends an 18-year drought since their IPL debut in 2008. Fans chanted “Ee Sala Cup Namde” for years, and now it’s real! Virat Kohli, RCB’s heart and soul, finally held the trophy. Social media exploded, with fans like
@surajkc619 posting, “RCB are IPL 2025 champions!” Patidar’s cool-headed leadership and a star-studded squad with Liam Livingstone and Bhuvneshwar Kumar made it happen.
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Top Performers
- Man of the Match – Krunal Pandya: Krunal’s match-turning spell of 2/20, including the wicket of Josh Inglis, earned him the Player of the Match award. He became the first player to win this award in two IPL finals (also in 2017).
- Virat Kohli: Scored 43 off 35 balls, proving he’s still the king (614 runs in IPL 2025).
- Phil Salt: Blasted 30 off 15 balls to kickstart the innings.
- Josh Hazlewood: Grabbed 2 wickets to shut down PBKS’s chase.
What’s Next for RCB?
RCB’s first title sets them up for more glory. A victory parade is planned in Bengaluru, and fans are already dreaming of IPL 2026 domination. Can they defend their title? Tell us in the comments!
IPL 2025 Quick Summary
- Most runs in an edition: 26381
- Highest runs/wicket in an edition: 30.39
- Highest RPO in an edition: 9.62
- Most fours in an edition: 2245
- Most sixes in an edition: 1294
- Most 200-plus totals: 52
- Most Valuable Player of the Season: Suryakumar Yadav
- Orange Cap winner: Sai Sudharsan (759 runs)
- Catch of the season: Kamindu Mendis
- Purple Cap winner: Prasidh Krishna (25 wickets)
Fairplay Award: Chennai Super Kings
Emerging Player of the Season: Sai Sudharsan
FAQs – RCB Win IPL 2025
- Who won the IPL 2025 final?
RCB beat PBKS by 6 runs on June 3, 2025. - Where was the final played?
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. - Who was Man of the Match?
Krunal Pandya for his game-changing 2/20. - Where can I watch highlights?
Check JioHotstar or Star Sports.
Let’s Celebrate!
RCB’s IPL 2025 win is a dream come true. From Kohli’s fire to Patidar’s sixes, this is one for the ages. Share your celebration stories below! #RCBChampions