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

The IPL 2025 Final sees RCB setting a target of 191 runs for Punjab Kings after scoring 190/9. With notable performances from both teams, fans are eager to see if Punjab can achieve the third-highest run-chase in IPL final history. Discover the top run-chases in IPL finals and the current match highlights.
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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.


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