RCB wins IPL 2025: In one of the most emotional and thrilling finals in IPL history, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) finally broke their title drought and won their first-ever IPL trophy by defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 6 runs in the 2025 IPL final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Virat Kohli, the face of RCB since its inception, was seen in tears after the match, celebrating the long-awaited victory that eluded the team for 18 seasons.
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RCB Wins IPL 2025: Virat Kohli Leads Royal Challengers to First Title
Punjab’s Chase Falls Short by 6 Runs
Chasing a target of 191 runs, Punjab Kings could only manage 184/9 in their 20 overs. Despite having power-hitters in the lineup and earlier chasing big scores, Punjab faltered under pressure.
Key moments of the chase:
- Prabhsimran Singh scored 26 off 22 balls but failed to accelerate.
- Nehal Wadhera‘s slow 15 off 18 balls hurt the run rate.
- Punjab captain Shreyas Iyer was dismissed cheaply for just 1 run.
- Josh Inglis looked dangerous with 39 runs but fell at a crucial time.
The turning point came in the 10th over when Romario Shepherd got Iyer out, followed by Krunal Pandya dismissing Inglis in the 13th over. Punjab couldn’t recover after that.
Heroes of RCB’s Historic Win
Krunal Pandya
- Took 2 wickets for just 17 runs.
- Dismissed key players like Prabhsimran and Inglis.
- Maintained pressure after the powerplay.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Gave away only 17 runs in his first two overs.
- Picked up two crucial wickets in the 17th over.
- Broke the back of Punjab’s chase.
Virat Kohli
- Anchored the innings with 43 off 35 balls.
- Played a mature knock to ensure stability.
- Set the tone for a defendable total.
Jitesh Sharma
- Quickfire 24 runs off 10 balls.
- Helped RCB reach a challenging total of 190/8.
Why Punjab Lost: 2 Key Reasons
1. Lack of Dew
In Qualifier-2, Punjab chased 204 thanks to favorable dew conditions. In the final, there was no dew, making it tough against RCB spinners.
2. Pressure Crumbled Batting Line-up
Top-order batters took too many balls without scoring freely. The slow innings of Prabhsimran and Wadhera built pressure, resulting in collapse.
The Emotional Moment: Kohli in Tears
RCB Wins IPL 2025: After 18 years of heartbreaks and memes, Virat Kohli finally lifted the IPL trophy. The veteran batter, often trolled for RCB’s underperformance, had an emotional breakdown on the field, hugging teammates with tears of joy. Social media exploded with fans celebrating this iconic moment.
Prize Money & Awards
- RCB: ₹20 crore + Trophy
- PBKS: ₹12.5 crore
- Mumbai Indians (3rd): ₹7 crore
- Gujarat Titans (4th): ₹6.5 crore
Individual Awards:
- Orange Cap: Sai Sudarshan (Gujarat) – 759 runs
- Purple Cap: Prasidh Krishna – 25 wickets
- Super Striker: Vaibhav Suryavanshi (14 years old)
- Most Sixes: Nicholas Pooran
- Most Fours: Sai Sudarshan
- Ultimate Fantasy Player: Sai Sudarshan
- Emerging Player: Sai Sudarshan
- Best Catch: Kamindu Mendis
- Green Dot Ball: Mohammed Siraj
- Most Valuable Player: Suryakumar Yadav
ByNews-Views: A New Chapter for RCB
With this historic win, RCB becomes the 8th franchise to lift the IPL trophy. The long wait is finally over for fans, and this victory will go down as one of the most emotional wins in IPL history. Kohli’s legacy is now complete, and RCB has earned the respect it has long deserved.
The win is not just a title; it’s a redemption story that ended in celebration and tears of joy.
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All IPL Winners
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2008 | RR (Rajasthan Royals) |
| 2009 | DCH (Deccan Chargers) |
| 2010 | CSK (Chennai Super Kings) |
| 2011 | CSK (Chennai Super Kings) |
| 2012 | KKR (Kolkata Knight Riders) |
| 2013 | MI (Mumbai Indians) |
| 2014 | KKR (Kolkata Knight Riders) |
| 2015 | MI (Mumbai Indians) |
| 2016 | SRH (Sunrisers Hyderabad) |
| 2017 | MI (Mumbai Indians) |
| 2018 | CSK (Chennai Super Kings) |
| 2019 | MI (Mumbai Indians) |
| 2020 | MI (Mumbai Indians) |
| 2021 | CSK (Chennai Super Kings) |
| 2022 | GT (Gujarat Titans) |
| 2023 | CSK (Chennai Super Kings) |
| 2024 | KKR (Kolkata Knight Riders) |
| 2025 | RCB (Royal Challengers Bangalore) |
8 Champions in 18 IPL Seasons
| Team | Champion Years |
|---|---|
| CSK (Chennai Super Kings) | 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023 |
| MI (Mumbai Indians) | 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020 |
| KKR (Kolkata Knight Riders) | 2012, 2014, 2024 |
| RR (Rajasthan Royals) | 2008 |
| DCH (Deccan Chargers) | 2009 |
| SRH (Sunrisers Hyderabad) | 2016 |
| GT (Gujarat Titans) | 2022 |
| RCB (Royal Challengers Bangalore) | 2025 |
