RCB Win First IPL Title After 17 Years

RCB Win First-Ever IPL Title After 17-Year Wait: Full Match Highlights & Key Takeaways

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have finally captured their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) crown! RCB ended their 17-year-long wait for glory by defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 6 runs in a thrilling IPL 2025 final. Under the astute leadership of Rajat Patidar and a match-defining spell from Krunal Pandya, RCB successfully defended their total of 190/9 to become IPL champions for the first time in franchise history.

Where the IPL 2025 Final Was Won

Crucial middle-overs bowling made the difference for RCB. While their middle phase fetched 77/3 at 8.56 run rate, PBKS fell short with 67/3 at 7.44. This left the Punjab Kings lower order too much to do in the death, facing one of the tournament’s most effective bowling lineups.

RCB’s Road to 190

• PowerPlay: RCB began cautiously with Phil Salt falling early, but Mayank Agarwal and Virat Kohli tried to steady the innings. PBKS’s bowlers made the ball talk and restricted RCB’s early scoring.
• Middle-Overs: RCB struggled for fluency as both Patidar and Kohli found it tough, with Yuzvendra Chahal and Kyle Jamieson applying pressure. Patidar and Livingstone tried to rebuild, but wickets fell at regular intervals.
• Death Overs: Key blows from Jitesh Sharma and Romario Shepherd pushed RCB closer to the 200-mark, but Arshdeep Singh’s sensational 20th over with three wickets restricted RCB to 190/9.

Punjab Kings’ Chase Falls Short

• PowerPlay: PBKS got off to a slow but steady start, losing Priyansh Arya early. Prabhsimran Singh survived a couple of chances but failed to capitalize fully.
• Middle-Overs: Krunal Pandya spun the game in RCB’s favor with a masterful spell, dismissing Prabhsimran and Inglis at crucial times to break PBKS’s backbone.
• Death Overs: Shashank Singh launched a late assault, but RCB’s experience shone through. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Hazlewood delivered under pressure, securing a historic win for Bengaluru as PBKS finished just 6 runs short.

Standout Performers

• Krunal Pandya (RCB): 2 wickets for 17 runs in a game-changing spell.
• Rajat Patidar (RCB captain): Led admirably, contributing with the bat and key tactical moves.
• Shashank Singh (PBKS): A valiant effort in the death overs nearly pulled off a miracle.

RCB’s Championship Glory

After several heartbreaking seasons and three previous runner-up finishes, RCB fans celebrated as the final ball was bowled. Virat Kohli was seen in tears as Royal Challengers Bengaluru lifted their maiden IPL trophy, etching their name in cricket history.

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