🏆 RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 Final: Royal Challengers Bengaluru Clinch Maiden IPL Title After 18-Year Wait
📍 Ahmedabad, June 3, 2025
In a historic showdown at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally ended their 18-year-long title drought by defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) by six runs in the IPL 2025 final. This victory marks RCB's first-ever Indian Premier League (IPL) championship, a momentous occasion celebrated by fans worldwide. (thesun.co.uk)
🧠 Match Summary: RCB vs PBKS Final
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Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
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Date: June 3, 2025
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Result: RCB won by 6 runs
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RCB Innings: 190/9 (20 overs)
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PBKS Innings: 184/7 (20 overs)
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Player of the Match: Krunal Pandya (4-0-17-2)(iplt20.com, hindustantimes.com, sports.ndtv.com)
🏏 First Innings: RCB's Balanced Batting Effort
RCB, batting first, posted a competitive total of 190/9. Virat Kohli anchored the innings with a composed 43 off 35 balls, while contributions from Mayank Agarwal (24), Rajat Patidar (26), and Liam Livingstone (25) provided stability. Jitesh Sharma's quickfire 24 added valuable runs in the death overs. (iplt20.com)
🎯 Second Innings: PBKS' Valiant Chase Falls Short
Chasing 191, PBKS started cautiously. Shashank Singh's unbeaten 61 off 30 balls reignited hopes, but RCB's disciplined bowling, led by Krunal Pandya's economical spell, restricted PBKS to 184/7. (economictimes.indiatimes.com, reuters.com)
🌟 Key Performers
🔥 RCB
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Virat Kohli: 43 runs (35 balls)
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Krunal Pandya: 2 wickets for 17 runs in 4 overs
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar: Tight bowling in the death overs(thesun.co.uk, indiatimes.com)
🔥 PBKS
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Shashank Singh: 61* runs (30 balls)
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Kyle Jamieson: 3 wickets for 29 runs
🎉 Celebrations and Emotional Moments
The victory sparked jubilant celebrations. Virat Kohli, overwhelmed with emotion, shared a heartfelt moment with his wife Anushka Sharma on the field. The duo's embrace became a viral sensation, symbolizing the culmination of years of dedication and perseverance. (timesofindia.indiatimes.com, indiatimes.com)
📺 Watch the Highlights
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📊 Statistical Highlights
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Most Fours in IPL History: Virat Kohli reached 771 fours, the highest in the tournament's history.
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RCB's Bowling Economy: Krunal Pandya's economy rate of 4.25 was instrumental in choking PBKS' chase. (thesun.co.uk, sports.ndtv.com)
🏁 Conclusion
RCB's maiden IPL title is a testament to their resilience and determination. The team's collective effort, strategic planning, and unwavering spirit culminated in a historic victory that will be remembered for years to come.(economictimes.indiatimes.com)
