RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 Final: RCB Beat Punjab Kings to Lift Trophy After 17 Years

RCB vs PBKS final: Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally ended their 17-year wait by winning the IPL championship. RCB defeated Punjab Kings by 6 runs in a thrilling final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, securing their first-ever IPL trophy.

Virat Kohli’s dream of lifting the trophy came true as RCB set a target of 191 runs and held their nerve to restrict Punjab to 184 runs for 7 wickets. This marked RCB’s fourth appearance in the IPL final, and this time, they emerged victorious.

RCB vs PBKS Final: RCB Clinch Historic IPL 2025 Title After 17 Years

Punjab got off to a promising start while chasing the winning runs. The opening pair of Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh made a partnership of 43 runs. Then Priyansh Arya was out after scoring 24 runs. Then Prabhsimran Singh took the field after scoring 26.

RCB kept their grip on the match till the end by giving Punjab a set number of blows and sealed the victory. For Punjab, Shashank Singh made a valiant effort to help the team win. But he did not succeed in that. Shashank scored the most runs for Punjab. Shashank scored an unbeaten 61 runs in 30 balls with 6 sixes and 3 fours. Others also contributed. But their contribution could not prevent RCB from becoming champions.

RCB’s Bowling Performance Seals the Win

RCB’s bowlers were instrumental in successfully defending their total. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Krunal Pandya each took two crucial wickets, consistently applying pressure on Punjab throughout their innings.

Romario Shepherd claimed the vital wicket of Shreyas Iyer, while Yash Dayal and Josh Hazlewood also contributed with one wicket each. This disciplined bowling performance ensured that Punjab couldn’t reach the target, leading RCB to secure their historic IPL title.

Emotional Victory for Virat Kohli and RCB

After years of chasing the elusive trophy, RCB’s victory was a dream come true for Virat Kohli, who was visibly emotional during the celebrations. For Punjab Kings, this was a tough loss — their second IPL final defeat since 2014 — but the season showed promise and resilience.

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