Royal Challengers Bengaluru Clinch First IPL Title in Thrilling Final

RCB's Historic Victory

After 17 seasons and three final appearances, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally achieved their long-awaited goal of winning the IPL trophy. They triumphed over Punjab Kings in a nail-biting match, securing their first IPL championship with a six-run victory at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on June 3, 2025.

Match Highlights

RCB set a challenging target by scoring 190 runs for the loss of 9 wickets. In response, Punjab Kings managed to reach only 184 runs for 7 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Krunal Pandya emerged as the standout bowler for RCB, taking 2 wickets for just 17 runs in four overs. Bhuvneshwar Kumar also contributed with 2 wickets, while Josh Hazlewood, Romario Shepherd, and Yash Dayal each claimed one wicket.

Key Performers

For Punjab Kings, Shashank Singh was the top scorer, remaining unbeaten with 61 runs off 30 balls. Other notable contributions came from Josh Inglis (39 runs), Priyansh Arya (24 runs), and Prabhsimran Singh (26 runs). Despite their efforts, Punjab fell short by 6 runs, marking a historic win for RCB.

RCB's Batting Journey

Batting first, RCB faced early setbacks, losing three wickets for just 96 runs. However, Virat Kohli's steady innings of 43 runs off 35 balls, along with a crucial partnership between Liam Livingstone (25 runs) and Jitesh Sharma (26 runs), helped stabilize the innings. Romario Shepherd's quick 17 off 9 balls further bolstered RCB's total to a defendable 190.

Punjab Kings' Chase

Punjab Kings started their chase positively, reaching 43 runs without loss in the first six overs. However, they quickly lost momentum, slipping to 98 for 4. Shashank Singh's efforts kept them in the game, but despite his valiant attempt, they finished at 184 for 7, falling just short of the target.