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RCB Clinch First-Ever IPL Title in Thriller Against PBKS at Narendra Modi Stadium

Royal Challengers Bangalore Crowned IPL 2025 Champions After Final-Over Thriller Against Punjab Kings

Ahmedabad, June 4, 2025 — The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have finally ended their long wait for Indian Premier League glory, defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) by a narrow 6-run margin in a dramatic final at the Narendra Modi Stadium. With this victory, RCB have claimed their first-ever IPL title, thrilling fans in a high-scoring, last-over classic.

After losing the toss and being asked to bat first, RCB put up a competitive total of 190/9 in 20 overs. Virat Kohli anchored the innings with a composed 43 off 35, while contributions from Rajat Patidar (26), Liam Livingstone (25), and a quickfire 24 from Jitesh Sharma gave the innings late momentum.

PBKS's bowlers showed moments of brilliance - Arshdeep Singh and Kyle Jamieson both claimed 3 wickets apiece, but RCB's depth ensured they reached a defendable score.

In response, PBKS started steadily with Prabhsimran Singh (26) and Josh Inglis (39) leading the charge. But it was Shashank Singh’s sensational 61 off 30 balls, studded with sixes, that nearly pulled off a miraculous win. However, tight final overs by Bhuvneshwar Kumar (2/38) and Krunal Pandya (2/17) held off the assault, sealing the deal for RCB.

RCB’s bowlers showcased nerves of steel in the death overs, defending 20 off the last 12 balls to clinch a historic win in front of a packed Ahmedabad crowd.

Key Highlights:

RCB scored 190/9 with Virat Kohli top-scoring.

PBKS managed 184/7, with Shashank Singh’s heroic 61* in vain.

RCB win by 6 runs to secure their maiden IPL title.

Krunal Pandya & Bhuvneshwar Kumar pivotal in death overs.

This victory marks a monumental chapter in RCB’s journey, finally shedding the “title-less” tag that’s haunted them since the league’s inception. Fans will remember this final not just for the silverware, but for the grit, drama, and electric atmosphere that defined it.

Player of the match-Krunal Pandiya.

Player of the series-Suryakumar Yadav(717 runs IPL 2025).