IPL 2025 Final Highlights: RCB Clinch Maiden Title After 18-Year Wait

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) etched their name in the history books by lifting their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy with a dramatic six-run win over Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 2025 final. The long-awaited victory ended an 18-year title drought for the Bengaluru franchise.

🏆 Victory at Last for RCB

Led by Rajat Patidar and powered by key performances from Virat Kohli and Krunal Pandya, RCB posted 190/9 in their 20 overs. While the Punjab bowlers—particularly Arshdeep Singh (3/40) and Kyle Jamieson (3/48)—kept RCB from running away with the game, PBKS faltered in the chase.

Despite a promising start, PBKS could only muster 184/7, handing RCB a narrow but historic win.

📊 Match Summary

🏏 RCB Innings – 190/9 (20 Overs)

Virat Kohli top-scored with a composed 43 off 35 balls.

Captain Rajat Patidar added a quickfire 26 off 16.

Jitesh Sharma played a handy knock of 24.

Arshdeep Singh shone in the final over, claiming three wickets.

Kyle Jamieson and Azmatullah Omarzai chipped in with crucial breakthroughs.

🔥 PBKS Bowling Highlights

Arshdeep Singh: 3/40 (including 3 wickets in the final over)

Kyle Jamieson: 3/48

Azmatullah Omarzai: 1/35

Yuzvendra Chahal: 1/37

🏏 PBKS Innings – 184/7 (20 Overs)

PBKS began well, with Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya putting up a brisk start.

Middle-order collapse triggered by wickets of Shreyas Iyer (79/3) and Nehal Wadhera (142/6) dented their hopes.

Despite late fireworks, PBKS fell six runs short.

💥 RCB Bowling Highlights

Krunal Pandya: 2/17 (4 overs) – Key breakthroughs

Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and others kept the pressure on in the death overs.

🧨 Key Moments from the Final

1. RCB’s Fighting Total

RCB lost wickets at regular intervals but still managed to reach 190, thanks to a steady knock from Kohli and some late hitting. However, three wickets in the final over by Arshdeep Singh almost turned the tide.

2. Punjab’s Collapse After Strong Start

PBKS looked comfortable at 72/1, but regular breakthroughs from RCB—especially by Krunal Pandya and Romario Shepherd—put them under pressure. Shreyas Iyer’s dismissal at 79/3 was a turning point.

3. Fielding Brilliance

Phil Salt’s stunning boundary catch to dismiss Priyansh Arya was one of the most talked-about moments of the night.

⏱️ Ball-by-Ball Drama: Key Updates

RCB 18/1 (1.5): Jamieson dismisses Phil Salt early.

RCB 131/4 (14.5): Kohli departs for 43.

RCB 190/9 (20): Arshdeep claims three wickets in the final over.

PBKS 101/4 (13): Strategic timeout sees momentum shift to RCB.

PBKS 145/7 (18): Omarzai falls, RCB tighten their grip.

PBKS 184/7 (20): RCB seal a six-run win and the title.

👑 A Night to Remember for RCB

After finishing runners-up thrice, RCB finally triumphed in their fourth IPL final. The win was especially significant for Virat Kohli, who secured his first-ever IPL title, bringing full-circle his legendary career with the franchise.

Meanwhile, Punjab Kings suffered a heartbreak in what was only their second IPL final appearance, their first since 2014.