Royal Challengers Bengaluru won IPL 2025, defeating Punjab Kings by 6 runs in a thrilling final on June 3, 2025 at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium. Chasing 187, PBKS fell short at 180 all out as RCB finally lifted their maiden trophy after 17 seasons.
The Final Showdown: RCB vs PBKS
After 17 seasons of heartbreak, near-misses, and “Ee Sala Cup Namde” chants, Virat Kohli and his men finally delivered. The final saw:
- RCB’s total: 186/5 (20 overs) – Rajat Patidar 58* (34), Virat Kohli 51 (44)
- PBKS chase: 180 all out (19.5 overs) – Shreyas Iyer 72 (48), Marco Jansen 2/36
- Winning margin: 6 runs – RCB defended 16 off final over
The victory sparked celebrations across Bengaluru and among RCB fans worldwide who had waited nearly two decades for this moment.
Virat Kohli’s Redemption
Kohli, who has been with RCB since the inaugural season, finally got his hands on the trophy that had eluded him throughout his IPL career. The image of him lifting the trophy has already become one of the most viral cricket moments of 2025.
Key Highlights:
- RCB’s first IPL title in 17 attempts
- Virat Kohli’s long-awaited trophy moment
- Rajat Patidar’s captaincy masterclass
- Over 1.7 million views on official IPL highlights within days
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