Royal Challengers Bengaluru Clinch First IPL Title in Thrilling Finale
RCB Celebrates Historic IPL Victory
In a momentous occasion, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has secured their inaugural IPL championship by defeating Punjab Kings by a narrow margin of six runs in the IPL 2025 final. This victory marks a significant milestone for the team and its devoted supporters, who have passionately awaited this triumph for many years.
Mayanti Langer's Emotional Reaction to RCB's Win
The players were visibly moved, with Virat Kohli shedding tears even before the final ball was bowled. RCB's last appearance in the finals was in 2016, where they narrowly missed out on victory. Notably, Stuart Binny, husband of IPL host Mayanti Langer, was part of that 2016 squad.
After clinching the title, Kohli was seen parading around the field with the trophy. Mayanti Langer, who hails from Bengaluru, expressed her overwhelming emotions, sharing how special this moment was for her. She asked Kohli if she could touch the trophy, reflecting on her husband's near victory in 2016 and her disbelief at RCB finally winning the cup.
Mayanti Langer's Heartfelt Words
Here's what Mayanti Langer said:
"My husband played for RCB and lost the 2016 Final. I'm a Bengaluru girl, and Virat Kohli let me touch the IPL trophy. I cannot believe it."
Mayanti Langer said, "my husband played for RCB and lost the 2016 Final. I'm a Bengaluru girl, Virat Kohli let me touch the IPL trophy. I cannot believe it". pic.twitter.com/qGhCeGxJuF
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) June 3, 2025
RCB Triumphs in a Nail-Biting Final
The final match was nothing short of exhilarating. Punjab Kings appeared to have the upper hand after limiting RCB to 190 runs for 9 wickets in their 20 overs. However, during their innings, Punjab Kings struggled to keep up with the required run rate, losing wickets consistently.
Shashank Singh made a valiant effort, scoring an impressive 61 runs off just 30 balls, but ultimately, Punjab Kings fell short by six runs. The Rajat Patidar-led Royal Challengers ended an 18-year wait for their first IPL trophy.