IPL 2025 Final: RCB vs PBKS Highlights – Royal Challengers Bengaluru Win Maiden IPL Title

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have finally done it! After 18 long years of heartbreaks and near misses, RCB clinched their first-ever IPL title by defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) by just 6 runs in a dramatic IPL 2025 Final held in Ahmedabad.

As emotions ran high, an overwhelmed Virat Kohli couldn’t hold back his tears, finally realizing his dream of lifting the coveted IPL trophy for RCB.

🏏 IPL 2025 Final Score Summary

• RCB: 190/9 (20 overs)
• PBKS: 184/7 (20 overs)
• Result: RCB won by 6 runs

🔥 Match Highlights – RCB vs PBKS

• RCB’s dream came true with a 6-run victory in a thrilling finish.
• Shashank Singh’s 22-run effort in the final over wasn’t enough as PBKS fell short.
• Bhuvneshwar Kumar shifted the game with two key wickets in the 17th over.
• Krunal Pandya delivered a brilliant spell (2/17), removing Josh Inglis.
• Josh Hazlewood removed Priyansh Arya, aided by a stunning catch from Phil Salt.
• Virat Kohli top-scored for RCB with 43 off 35 balls.
• Kyle Jamieson and Arshdeep Singh impressed with 3 wickets each.

🔴 RCB’s Innings – Fighting to 190

After winning the toss, PBKS opted to bowl first. RCB started solidly, reaching 59/1 at the end of the powerplay. Kohli anchored the innings but struggled to find boundaries, scoring just two in his knock of 43.

Mayank Agarwal and Rajat Patidar added brief momentum, but the Punjab bowlers, led by Jamieson and Arshdeep, kept pegging back RCB. A late-order collapse saw them post 190/9, a slightly under-par total given the history of high scores at the venue.

🟡 PBKS’s Chase – A Thriller Till the End

PBKS got off to a flier, with Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh adding 43 in just 5 overs. But Hazlewood’s breakthrough and quick wickets from Romario Shepherd and Krunal Pandya halted their charge.

Shashank Singh fought valiantly at the end, scoring 22 off the final over, but fell short by just 6 runs. RCB’s death bowling and composure under pressure sealed the historic win.

😭 Virat Kohli – Tears of Joy

Having been with RCB since the inception of the IPL, Virat Kohli’s emotional reaction said it all. Years of dedication, leadership, and heartbreak finally culminated in a trophy. He hugged Anushka Sharma in the stands as chants of “Ee Sala Cup Namde” echoed through the stadium.

🌧️ Ahmedabad Weather Scare

Earlier in the day, there was a 66% chance of rain, raising concerns among fans. However, the weather cleared by evening, allowing for an uninterrupted final in sweltering 38°C heat with high humidity and 33% cloud cover.

📋 Playing XIs – IPL 2025 Final

RCB Playing XI:
Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Mayank Agarwal, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood

PBKS Playing XI:
Priyansh Arya, Josh Inglis (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Kyle Jamieson, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal

🏆 RCB’s Redemption Story

From enduring 18 years of near misses to finally tasting glory, RCB’s victory in IPL 2025 marks the end of one of the longest waits in IPL history. With Kohli leading the charge, the night belonged to Royal Challengers Bengaluru and their loyal fans worldwide.

Let the celebrations begin. Ee Sala Cup Namde – Finally!