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The long wait is over—Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are finally the IPL 2025 champions! RCB defeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) by a slim margin of 6 runs in a thrilling final played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Drama lasted until the final ball of the match as Shashank Singh made an effort, but failed, to do the impossible for PBKS. Virat Kohli broke down in tears as he finally tasted victory after an 18-year journey, while Captain Rajat Patidar ran in celebration as his colleagues cheered.
Match Date: 3–4 June 2025
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Toss: PBKS won the toss and chose to field
Result: RCB won by 6 runs
Player of the Match: Krunal Pandya for his all-round impact
Series: Indian Premier League 2025
With vital contributions from Virat Kohli (43 off 35), Rajat Patidar (26 off 16), and Jitesh Sharma (24 off 10), RCB amassed a respectable 190/9 in 20 overs. In reply, PBKS fell just short at 184/7, despite Shashank Singh's valiant 61 off 30 balls*.
Virat Kohli: 43 (35)
Mayank Agarwal: 24 (18)
Rajat Patidar: 26 (16)
Liam Livingstone: 25 (15)
Jitesh Sharma: 24 (10)
RCB Total: 190/9 (20 overs)
Shashank Singh: 61* (30)
Josh Inglis: 39 (23)
Prabhsimran Singh: 26 (22)
Priyansh Arya: 24 (19)
PBKS Total: 184/7 (20 overs)
Despite not playing in the final, Sai Sudharsan (GT) claimed the Orange Cap for the season with a phenomenal run tally of 759 runs in 15 matches. Throughout the competition, he consistently strengthened the Gujarat Titans' innings with a top score of 108 not out* and an amazing strike rate of 156.
A perfect conclusion to an exciting season, the IPL 2025 final was a heart-stopping match. After years of relentless effort, Royal Challengers Bangalore have claimed their first championship! Their victory was built on unshakable determination, skill, and team spirit. For the fans, this isn't just a win—it's history in the making.
