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RCB Win First IPL Trophy After Beating PBKS by 6 Runs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru were finally crowned champions of the Indian Premier League after a long wait, as they defeated Punjab Kings by 6 runs in a nerve-wracking final held at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The 2025 IPL final was a spectacle that lived up to the billing, and RCB fans were rewarded after years of heartbreak.
RCB IPL 2025
“RCB crowned IPL 2025 champion after 6-run victory over PBKS in the final.” With this historic win, the Bengaluru franchise finally ended their title drought, having previously made three unsuccessful final appearances in 2009, 2011, and 2016. Their triumph was built on a powerful batting display and resolute death bowling that choked the PBKS chase just when it seemed to tilt their way.
RCB posted a challenging total of 198 for 6 after being put in to bat. Captain Faf du Plessis led from the front, anchoring the innings with a gritty 54 off 37 balls. Contributions from Rajat Patidar and Dinesh Karthik gave RCB the boost they needed to put up a defendable score at a venue known for tricky run-chases.
PBKS final loss
In response, Punjab Kings appeared in control for large parts of the chase. Shashank Singh and Prabhsimran Singh kept the scoreboard ticking, and at one point, PBKS looked like they would finally lift their maiden title. However, RCB’s Harshal Patel turned the game on its head with two crucial wickets in the 18th over, swinging the momentum back.
The last over, bowled by Yash Dayal, was nothing short of dramatic. With PBKS needing 10 runs to win, Dayal conceded just 3 runs and took a wicket, sealing RCB’s victory and triggering wild celebrations across the Chepauk stands and in Bengaluru.
IPL 2025 final
This win not only gave RCB their first ever IPL title but also marked an emotional high for long-time supporters who had stuck by the team despite a history of underachievement. For a franchise known for its star power and passionate fan base, the 2025 season will now be remembered as the one where RCB finally lived up to its potential.
With this win, Royal Challengers Bengaluru joined the elite list of IPL champions, rewriting the history books and silencing years of memes, jokes, and criticisms. The cup is finally coming home to Bengaluru.
