In a heart-stopping finale to the IPL 2025 season, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) etched their name in the history books by securing their maiden Indian Premier League title, defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 6 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on June 3, 2025.
🔥 Match Summary: RCB vs PBKS – IPL 2025 Final
- Match Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
- Date: June 3, 2025
- Result: RCB won by 6 runs
- Toss: Punjab Kings won the toss and elected to bowl
🏏 RCB Innings – Kohli Steadies the Ship
Batting first, RCB posted a competitive total of 190/9 in 20 overs. Veteran batter and former India captain Virat Kohli anchored the innings with a composed 43 off 35 balls, while crucial late-order cameos boosted the score.
Top Scorers for Royal Challengers Bengaluru:
- Virat Kohli – 43 (35)
- Rajat Patidar – 34 (22)
- Glenn Maxwell – 28 (17)
PBKS bowled with discipline, with Arshdeep Singh (3/28) and Kyle Jamieson (3/36) shining with the ball.
🛡️ PBKS Run Chase – A Fight Till the End
Chasing 191, Punjab Kings came close but faltered at the final hurdle, finishing at 184/7. Despite solid contributions from the top order, RCB’s bowlers held their nerve in the death overs.
Top Scorers for PBKS:
- Liam Livingstone – 49 (28)
- Shikhar Dhawan – 37 (30)
Bowling Stars for RCB:
- Mohammed Siraj – 2/31
- Karn Sharma – 1/23
- Harshal Patel – 1/28
🏅 Milestone Alert: Kohli Breaks IPL Record
During the final, Virat Kohli surpassed Shikhar Dhawan to become the player with the most fours in IPL history, adding another feather to his illustrious cap.
🪄 Closing Ceremony: A Grand Spectacle
The IPL 2025 closing ceremony paid tribute to the Indian Armed Forces, featuring a stirring musical performance by Shankar Mahadevan and breathtaking aerial displays that lit up the Ahmedabad sky.
📈 Why RCB’s IPL 2025 Win is Historic
- First IPL title in 18 years since the league’s inception in 2008.
- Ends a long-standing meme culture of “Ee Sala Cup Namde” with true glory.
- Kohli’s leadership and form proved pivotal throughout the tournament.
- Strategic bowling and fearless finishing made the difference in the final overs.
🎉 The Return of the RCB Girl – Deepika Ghose
Among the many fans celebrating Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s historic IPL 2025 victory, Deepika Ghose, famously known as the “RCB Girl,” made a nostalgic comeback on social media. She rose to fame during IPL 2019 when her enthusiastic cheering went viral. Her presence in the fandom symbolizes the emotional connection and long-standing loyalty of RCB supporters across the globe.
What it feels for RCB!
Patience wasn’t passive.
It was red.
It was powerful.
It was royal.
Final Verdict:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s victory in the IPL 2025 Final will go down as a defining moment in IPL history — a reward for the years of belief and perseverance. This is not just a title win, it’s a legacy moment for every Royal Challengers Bengaluru fan worldwide.
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