RCB Clinches First IPL Title in 2025, Kohli Celebrates Historic Win

RCB Breaks Title Drought

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has finally lifted the IPL trophy, triumphing over Punjab Kings (PBKS) by a narrow margin of 6 runs in the finals held in 2025. This victory marks a significant milestone for the team, ending an 18-year wait for a title. Virat Kohli, who has been a pivotal figure in the team, was in the limelight as he celebrated his first IPL win after 18 seasons with RCB. The emotional moment was highlighted by a nostalgic post from England football star Harry Kane, who congratulated Kohli on this remarkable achievement.

Harry Kane's Heartfelt Congratulations

Kane shared a throwback image on social media, expressing his joy for Kohli and RCB, stating, "One from the archives to say a massive congrats to @virat.kohli and @royalchallengers.bengaluru on a first IPL title!! Unreal achievement 🏏🏆".

Match Summary: RCB vs PBKS

In the final match, RCB, led by Rajat Patidar, opted to bowl first. They managed to score 190 runs for the loss of 9 wickets, with Kohli being the top scorer, contributing 43 runs off 35 balls. PBKS's bowlers, Arshdeep Singh and Kyle Jamieson, were instrumental in restricting RCB's score, taking 3 wickets each. In response, PBKS fell short, finishing at 184 runs for 7 wickets, with Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Krunal Pandya delivering impressive bowling performances.