RCB vs PBKS / Virat's 17 year wait is over - RCB became IPL 2025 champion

RCB vs PBKS: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) finally tasted their first title in the Indian Premier League (IPL). In a thrilling final match played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, RCB created history by defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 6 runs. With this win, the league got its eighth winner in the 18th season.

RCB broke 17-year drought

Breaking the chain of failures since 2008, RCB changed its fortunes after 17 years. In the final, the team batted first and scored 190 for 9 in 20 overs. In response, the Punjab Kings team could only score 184 runs in 20 overs. This victory has become a new beginning for RCB under the leadership of captain Rajat Patidar.

Kohli's dream came true

This title win was very special for Virat Kohli. Kohli, who has been a part of the team since the first season of IPL, was yearning for this title for years. On Tuesday night, he played a useful innings of 43 runs in 35 balls and gave a solid base to the team. Finally the day came when 'IPL Champion' was also added to his name.

Krunal Pandya's charisma

All-rounder Krunal Pandya played the most decisive role in RCB's victory. He took 2 important wickets for only 17 runs in 4 overs in the final, which included batsmen like Prabhsimran Singh and Josh English. His tight bowling spell curbed Punjab's run rate and changed the course of the match.

Bhuvneshwar and Yash Dayal also showed strength

Fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar also bowled brilliantly and took 2 wickets, and this was the first time he took wickets in a T20 final. Along with him, Yash Dayal bowled tight at crucial moments, which continuously weakened Punjab's hopes.

Punjab's hopes shattered again

Punjab Kings had a good start. The opening pair added 43 runs, but due to the failure of the middle order and continuous fall of wickets, the team started falling behind in the match. Jitesh Sharma did score 24 runs in 10 balls but that was not enough. Arshdeep Singh and Kyle Jamieson made a good effort by taking 3-3 wickets in bowling, but did not get the same support from the batsmen.

RCB now becomes the eighth champion team of IPL

With this win, RCB has now joined the list of teams who have lifted the IPL trophy. Earlier, Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals, Deccan Chargers, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Giants have won the title.

Coincidence also became a part of luck

It was being said among the fans for a long time that the fate of Virat Kohli, who wore jersey number 18 in the 18th season, could change. Like the 18th night of Mahabharata, this 18th edition of IPL also proved to be decisive for RCB. This confluence of luck, performance and patience gave RCB the position every Bangalore fan had been waiting for for years.

New era, new hopes

RCB's victory is not just a trophy, but the end of an era and the beginning of a new era. Where once "Ee Sala Cup Namde" was a subject of joke, now it has become a slogan of pride. This title is not only a victory of the hard work of the players, but also the hopes of millions of fans.