Royal Challengers Bangalore Clinches IPL 2025 Title in Thrilling Finale

RCB Triumphs in IPL 2025 Final

In a nail-biting finish, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) secured the IPL 2025 trophy by defeating Punjab Kings by just six runs. The entire RCB squad delivered an impressive performance throughout the tournament. This victory holds special significance for Virat Kohli, as it marks his first IPL title after playing all 18 seasons with RCB. Notably, Kohli's jersey number is 18, which has now taken on even greater importance for him.

Virat's Special Connection with the Number 18

Kohli had previously shared a heartfelt revelation regarding the number 18, stating, 'My father passed away on December 18. When I joined the Under-19 team, he gifted me the number 18 jersey. I made my debut for India on August 18. I don't know why, but the number 18 holds a significant place in my life.'

This season marked the 18th edition of the IPL. Although Kohli did not score heavily in the final, he has consistently performed well. In the IPL 2025 final, he contributed 43 runs, hitting three boundaries during his innings.

Match Summary

In the final match, RCB batted first, scoring 190 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in their 20 overs. Alongside Kohli, captain Rajat Patidar scored 26 runs, while Liam Livingstone and Jitesh Sharma contributed 25 and 24 runs, respectively. Mayank Agarwal also added 24 runs to the total. For Punjab Kings, Arshdeep Singh took three wickets for 40 runs in four overs, and Kyle Jamieson also claimed three wickets, conceding 48 runs.

In response, Punjab Kings managed to score only 184 runs, losing 7 wickets in their 20 overs. Shashank Singh played a remarkable innings, scoring 61 not out, but could not lead his team to victory. Josh Inglis and Prabhsimran Singh contributed 39 and 26 runs, respectively. For RCB, Bhuvneshwar Kumar took two wickets for 38 runs in four overs, while Krunal Pandya also claimed two wickets.