🔍 Overview
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have finally done it! After 18 long years of near misses, heartbreaks, and unwavering fan support, RCB lifted their maiden IPL trophy at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the final of IPL 2025.
It wasn’t just a win—it was the emotional culmination of years of hope, belief, and undying loyalty from one of the most passionate fanbases in the cricketing world.

Sources: ESPNcricinfo, Cricbuzz, NDTV Sports

🏟️ RCB vs PBKS – A Final to Remember
The final match lived up to every expectation. Batting first, PBKS looked dangerous with Prabhsimran and Priyansh giving them a flying start. But RCB's bowling unit, led by Mohammed Siraj and Yash Dayal, staged a powerful comeback, restricting PBKS to a modest total.

In reply, RCB kept their nerves. Virat Kohli, the heartbeat of RCB for nearly two decades, anchored the chase with a gritty knock, while Faf du Plessis and Dinesh Karthik added vital runs to guide the team to glory.

🗣️ Virat Kohli: The Heart of the Franchise
After years of toil, criticism, and near-successes, Virat Kohli finally lifted the IPL trophy he so dearly chased.

“I’ve given this team my youth, my prime, and my everything,” said Kohli in a teary post-match presentation.

His journey with RCB began in 2008, and for 18 years, he stood as the face of the franchise through thick and thin. Sunday night wasn’t just a victory for the team—it was redemption for a legend.

📍 The Turning Point
PBKS looked threatening in the first 10 overs, but RCB’s fielding intensity and Siraj’s double strike flipped the script. Chasing 174, RCB’s calm and calculated approach stood in stark contrast to the pressure of the occasion. The winning shot by Dinesh Karthik in his final IPL match will go down as one of the most emotional moments in league history.

❤️ For the Fans: A Victory Beyond Cricket
RCB fans have waited patiently—through last-over losses, final defeats, and seasons of collapse. From school kids to working professionals, fans carried this franchise on their hearts for 18 years.
This win wasn’t just a title—it was closure. It was healing. It was history.

📊 Score Summary
IPL 2025 Final – Ahmedabad
PBKS: 173/8 (20 overs)
RCB: 174/4 (19.2 overs)
🏆 RCB won by 6 wickets

Top Performers:

🔥 Virat Kohli – 63 (Final MOM)

🎯 Mohammed Siraj – 3/28

⚡ Dinesh Karthik – 28* (Match-finishing cameo)

🔑 Key Highlights:
📅 Final Date: June 4, 2025
🏟️ Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
👑 Champion: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
🥹 First-Ever Title: After 18 years in the IPL
🧢 Captain: Faf du Plessis
🗣️ Moment of the Night: Virat Kohli lifting the trophy with tears in his eyes
🎉 Fan Impact: A generational moment for RCB supporters worldwide