RCB Wins First-Ever IPL Trophy in Historic 18th Season Finale
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RCB Clinches: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally broke their title drought by clinching their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) championship in the 18th season. Chasing 191, PBKS fell short and were bowled out for 184, making RCB the eighth different team to win an IPL title. Virat Kohli played a crucial role with the bat, scoring 43 off 35 balls, while bowlers Krunal Pandya and Bhuvneshwar Kumar delivered key breakthroughs.
RCB Clinches : RCB’s innings was anchored by Virat Kohli,
who struck a fluent 43 from 35 deliveries, holding the innings together after early dismissals. His timely boundaries and calm presence stabilized Bengaluru’s batting lineup.
Despite Kohli’s dismissal in the 15th over to a sharp caught-and-bowled effort by Azmatullah Omarzai, RCB posted a competitive total of 190, thanks in part to finishing cameos.
RCB Clinches: Arshdeep Singh Strikes Late with Triple Blow in Final Over
In the final over of RCB’s innings, Arshdeep claimed three wickets — removing Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Krunal Pandya, and Romario Shepherd — while conceding just 3 runs. His spell of 3/24 helped restrict Bengaluru from posting a 200+ total.
Punjab kings Openers Prabhsimran Singh (26) and Priyansh Arya (24) provided a quick start, although both received early reprieves due to dropped catches. However, RCB regrouped and tightened their fielding and bowling. Krunal Pandya dismissed both openers in the middle overs, turning the momentum Bengaluru’s way.
Middle-Order Collapse Derails Punjab’s Title Hopes
The chase began to unravel after the dismissal of Josh Inglis, who top-scored with 39. Captain Shreyas Iyer fell cheaply for just 1 run, caught behind off Romario Shepherd.
Punjab’s hopes rested on Marcus Stoinis and Nehal Wadhera, but both were removed by Bhuvneshwar Kumar in the 17th over — a double strike that proved fatal for PBKS’s chances.
Yash Dayal Delivers the Knockout Punch in the 18th Over
With 24 runs needed off the final 12 balls, RCB pacer Yash Dayal turned the tide completely by dismissing Azmatullah Omarzai for just 1 run in the 18th over. His tight bowling ensured the pressure remained on the Punjab tailenders.
RCB’s sharp death-over bowling eventually helped them restrict Punjab to 1
84, sealing a thrilling 6-run victory.
Krunal Pandya delivered a match-defining spell, claiming 2 wickets for just 17 runs in his four overs. Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s experience also came to the fore. The seasoned pacer bagged two wickets in a single over, removing both Wadhera and Stoinis, and shifting the match firmly in RCB’s favor.
A Celebration Years in the Making: RCB Fans Rejoice
This long-awaited title win ended an 18-season drought for RCB, a team that has seen many near-misses, heartbreaks, and playoff eliminations over the years. The victory triggered widespread celebration among fans, both in the stadium and across social media.
With this triumph, Bengaluru becomes the eighth franchise to lift the IPL trophy, adding a long-missing piece to their legacy.
IPL 2025 Final Score Summary
- RCB: 190 all out (Virat Kohli 43, Arshdeep Singh 3/24, Kyle Jamieson 3 wickets)
- PBKS: 184 all out (Josh Inglis 39, Krunal Pandya 2/17, Bhuvneshwar Kumar 2 wickets)
- Result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 6 runs
