Royal Challengers Bengaluru Claims First IPL Title in Thrilling Finale

RCB Secures Historic IPL 2025 Victory

In a momentous occasion, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) celebrated their first-ever IPL championship after a gripping match against Punjab Kings, witnessed by an enthusiastic crowd of 91,000 fans. Virat Kohli, a pivotal figure in RCB's journey since the inception of the IPL, continues to be synonymous with the franchise.

Captain Rajat Patidar Leads RCB to Glory

Under the leadership of Rajat Patidar, who captained the team for the first time this season, RCB finally broke their trophy drought. In the IPL Final, RCB set a challenging target of 190 runs. Despite a strong start from PBKS, RCB made a remarkable comeback, securing their place as champions of the IPL 2025 season.

Virat Kohli Reflects on His Cricketing Future

Following the victory, Virat Kohli shared his thoughts on his remaining time in cricket and his aspirations before retirement. He expressed, “I know I don’t have many years left in the game. But by the time I hang up my boots, I want to look back and say I gave everything. I still want to field every ball, chase down everything, be more than just an impact player. That’s who I am. I was blessed with the talent, yes — but more than that, I was blessed with perspective.”

Outstanding Bowling Performance Seals the Win

The Punjab Kings put up a commendable fight, managing to restrict RCB to their target of 190 runs. However, RCB's bowlers, including Krunal Pandya, Yash Dayal, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, stepped up at crucial moments. The match concluded with RCB clinching the title by a narrow margin of just 6 runs, despite Shashank Singh's valiant efforts in the final over.