Royal Challengers Bengaluru Clinch First IPL Title After 18 Years
RCB's Historic Victory
Ahmedabad (Gujarat): After nearly two decades, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) celebrated a monumental achievement by securing their inaugural Indian Premier League (IPL) title. This victory came with a narrow six-run triumph over Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Tuesday, thanks to an impressive performance from Krunal Pandya and a formidable bowling display by Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, and Yash Dayal.
PBKS's Long Wait Continues
Despite reaching their first final in 11 years under the skilled leadership of Shreyas Iyer and head coach Ricky Ponting, PBKS fell short once again. RCB's captain Rajat Patidar lifted the trophy, marking a significant moment for Virat Kohli, who finally earned his first IPL title after 18 years with the franchise.
WATCH: RCB Lifts the IPL 2025 Trophy
WATCH: Moment RCB Lifted IPL 2025 Trophy
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Match Highlights
Shashank Singh's remarkable innings (61* off 30 balls, including three fours and six sixes) was not enough for PBKS, as they fell short in their chase of 191 runs. The team started strong, but crucial wickets and tight bowling from RCB turned the tide.
PBKS began their innings positively, with Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh scoring quickly. However, a stunning catch from Phil Salt dismissed Priyansh, and the team struggled to maintain momentum.
Krunal Pandya's economical bowling (2/17) and Bhuvneshwar Kumar's effective spells (2/38) were pivotal in RCB's victory, while Hazlewood and Yash also contributed significantly.
RCB's Batting Performance
Earlier, RCB set a competitive target of 191 runs, with notable contributions from Virat Kohli (43 off 35) and Jitesh Sharma (24 off 10). Despite their efforts, PBKS's bowlers Arshdeep Singh (3/40) and Kyle Jamieson (3/48) managed to restrict RCB under 200 runs.
Final Scores
Brief Scores: RCB: 190/9 (Virat Kohli 43, Liam Livingstone 26, Arshdeep Singh 3/40) defeated PBKS: 184/7 (Shashank Singh 61*, Josh Inglis 39, Krunal Pandya 2/17).