IPL 2025 Final: RCB Sets 191-Run Target for Punjab Kings

IPL 2025 Final Overview
In the IPL 2025 Final held in Ahmedabad, the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), led by Rajat Patidar, batted first and posted a total of 190 runs for the loss of 9 wickets. The Punjab Kings now need to score 191 runs to clinch their first IPL championship.
Match Highlights
RCB started strong, but the Punjab Kings consistently took wickets, which hindered RCB's scoring rate. Notably, Arshdeep Singh made a significant impact by claiming 3 wickets in the final over. This has sparked interest among fans regarding the highest successful run-chase in IPL final history.
Record Run-Chases in IPL Finals
Top Run-Chases in IPL Final History
Year | Team | Opponent | Target | Final Score |
2014 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Kings XI Punjab | 200 | 200/7 |
2012 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Chennai Super Kings | 191 | 192/5 |
2018 | Chennai Super Kings | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 179 | 181/2 |
2023 | Chennai Super Kings | Gujarat Titans | 171 | 171/5 |
2008 | Rajasthan Royals | Chennai Super Kings | 164 | 164/7 |
2020 | Mumbai Indians | Delhi Capitals | 157 | 157/5 |
2022 | Gujarat Titans | Rajasthan Royals | 131 | 133/3 |
The Kolkata Knight Riders hold the record for the highest successful run-chase in an IPL final, achieving 200 runs against Punjab Kings in 2014. Despite a century from Wriddhiman Saha for Punjab, KKR triumphed with Manish Pandey scoring 94 runs, leading them to victory in just 19.3 overs.
Kolkata Knight Riders also secured the second spot by chasing down 191 runs against Chennai Super Kings in 2012, marking their first IPL title.
In the current 2025 final, if Punjab Kings successfully chase the target of 191 runs, it would rank as the third-highest run-chase in IPL final history.
Current Match Status
During the ongoing final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Virat Kohli was the top scorer for RCB, contributing 43 runs off 35 balls, including three boundaries. Both Arshdeep Singh and Kyle Jamieson took 3 wickets each for the Punjab Kings.