RCB win IPL 2025 title – 17 years of wait is over
Date: 3 June 2025
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Match: IPL 2025 Final – Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) vs Punjab Kings (PBKS)
The date of 3 June 2025 will always be remembered in IPL history. Finally, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) won their first IPL title after a long wait of 17 years. In this historic final, they defeated Punjab Kings by 6 runs in a thrilling encounter.
Pre-match atmosphere: All eyes on Kohli
The atmosphere was very hot even before the match. On one side was RCB, who reached the final with consecutive wins in the playoffs, while on the other side was Punjab Kings, who had performed strongly throughout the season. The excitement was at its peak among cricket lovers – some were waiting for Kohli and RCB’s first trophy, while some were dreaming of giving Punjab their first title.
Toss and start
Punjab Kings won the toss and decided to bowl first. They intended to take advantage of the dew and chase RCB later. But RCB had different intentions.
RCB innings: Started with patience, ended with a storm
RCB’s innings started cautiously with Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis. It was not easy to score runs in the initial overs, but Kohli showed patience. He scored 43 runs in 35 balls and managed the innings.
After this, Rajat Patidar and Glenn Maxwell picked up the pace in the middle order. But the real fire started when Jitesh Sharma played a brilliant innings of 24 runs in 10 balls in the last overs and took the team’s score to 190/9.
Punjab innings: The struggle continued till the last over
Punjab’s start was a bit shaky. RCB bowlers, especially Mohammed Siraj and Krunal Pandya, bowled brilliantly. But after this Shashank Singh made the match exciting by scoring 61 runs in 30 balls.
Punjab needed 35 runs in the last 3 overs. The match was completely open. Only 10 runs were needed in the last over and 1 wicket was left. But Karn Sharma bowled brilliantly and stopped Punjab and RCB won by 6 runs.
Tide of emotions: Tears in Kohli’s eyes
As soon as the match ended and victory came in RCB’s lap, tears welled up in Virat Kohli’s eyes. It wasn’t just a victory – it was the result of 17 years of hard work, criticism and faith.
There was an atmosphere of celebration in the entire stadium and on social media. For RCB fans, this victory was not just a trophy, but a dream come true.
The main heroes of the match
Virat Kohli – 43(35): An innings full of patience and experience
Jitesh Sharma – 24(10): A barrage of last overs
Shashank Singh – 61(30): Kept Punjab’s hopes alive
Krunal Pandya – 4 overs, 2 wickets, just 17 runs
Arshdeep Singh – Created initial pressure by taking 3 wickets
Turning point of the match
The biggest moment of the match was when Krunal Pandya dismissed Livingstone. That wicket slowed down Punjab’s pace and RCB got a chance to make a comeback.
RCB’s 2025 season: From struggle to success
RCB’s journey this season was not easy. After losing the initial matches, they made a tremendous comeback. By winning the last five matches consecutively, they reached the playoffs and then made their way to the final.
This time the team was not dependent only on Virat or Glenn Maxwell. New players like Patidar, Jitesh and Vyasak led the team to victory whenever they got the chance.
Punjab Kings: Commendable performance despite defeat
Although Punjab had to face defeat in the final, they gave a heart-warming performance throughout the season. Captain Shreyas Iyer handled the team strongly and took it to the final. This team, which fought till the last ball, can be considered a big contender for next year.
Echo of the post-match ceremony and statements
Virat Kohli, while lifting the trophy, said – “This victory is in the name of all the fans who supported us every season. We succeeded in the end, and this moment will always be special.”
Shreyas Iyer accepted the defeat in a sportsmanlike manner and said – “RCB played better. We will come back stronger.”
IPL 2025 Final – Not just a match, an emotion
The final of IPL 2025 was not just a cricket match. It was an emotional journey of faith, struggle, and ultimately victory. RCB showed that if there is passion, no dream remains unfulfilled.
Conclusion
The IPL 2025 final gave cricket fans everything they expected — thrill, emotion, and a perfect ending. RCB’s victory is a symbol of the fact that if you don’t give up, victory kisses your feet.
Now that the curtain has fallen on IPL 2025, this season will always be remembered — for Virat’s tears, for RCB’s celebrations, and for this beautiful story of cricket.
