RCB Faces Dramatic Finish in IPL 2025 Final Against Punjab Kings
The IPL 2025 final saw the Royal Challengers Bangalore set a challenging target of 191 runs against the Punjab Kings. In a dramatic finish, Arshdeep Singh's exceptional bowling in the final over restricted RCB to just 190 runs, turning the match in favor of Punjab. Discover how the game unfolded and the key moments that defined this thrilling encounter.
| Jun 3, 2025, 22:33 IST
RCB's Challenging Target in IPL 2025 Final
In the IPL 2025 final, the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) set a target of 191 runs for the Punjab Kings after batting first. In a nail-biting conclusion, RCB managed to score only 3 runs in the final over, where Arshdeep Singh claimed 3 wickets, effectively restricting Bangalore to 190 runs.
Earlier in the match, Arshdeep Singh had a tough outing, conceding 37 runs in 3 overs without taking any wickets. However, he turned the tide in the 20th over, bringing the match back in favor of Punjab. At the end of the 19th over, RCB was at 187 runs, and it seemed they would surpass the 200-run mark. But Arshdeep delivered a record-breaking over, limiting Bangalore to just 190 runs.
The final over began with a single, followed by Arshdeep dismissing Romario Shepherd LBW. The batsman opted for a DRS review, which proved unsuccessful. Following that, he took another wicket by catching Krunal Pandya off the fourth ball. After one more run, the over concluded with Bhuvneshwar Kumar caught out for just 1 run.