RCB & Virat Kohli’s dream of winning the IPL title after a long time has come true.
The IPL 2025 Final was held on June 3, 2025, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 6 runs to win their maiden IPL title in the 18th edition of the tournament.
RCB, batting first after PBKS won the toss and opted to bowl, posted 190/9 in 20 overs, with Virat Kohli top-scoring with 43 off 35 balls. PBKS, in response, managed 184/7, falling short despite a late surge from Shashank Singh. Key performers for RCB included Bhuvneshwar Kumar (2/38) and Krunal Pandya (2/17), while Arshdeep Singh (3/40) and Kyle Jamieson (3/48) led the bowling for PBKS. This victory marked the end of RCB’s 18-year wait for an IPL trophy, with captain Rajat Patidar and Kohli leading the celebrations.
Highlights of the Match
● Arshdeep gave away 36 runs in the first 3 overs without taking any wickets.
● After excellent bowling in the opening overs by K jsiemson, 23 runs were conceded in the last over.
● Quick runs added in the final overs by J Sharma (10-24) and R Shepherd (9-17).
● N Wadhera scored just 15 runs in 18 balls.
● Losing the wickets of J Inglis (23-39) and captain S Iyer (2-1)
● Kunal Pandya’s best performance, taking 2 important wickets for 17 runs in 4 overs.
The IPL 2025 Final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) on June 3, 2025, at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, can be broken down into key match stages based on available information:
1. RCB Innings (Batting First, 190/9 in 20 overs):
Powerplay (Overs 1-6): RCB started cautiously, with Punjab’s bowlers, led by Arshdeep Singh, maintaining tight lines. RCB likely scored around 40-50 runs, focusing on preserving wickets. Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis provided a steady start.
Middle Overs (7-15): RCB accelerated, with Kohli (43 off 35) anchoring and contributions from Rajat Patidar and L Livingstone. Partnerships built momentum, but PBKS struck back with wickets via Arshdeep (3/40) and Kyle Jamieson (3/48). RCB reached around 120-140 runs, losing 4-5 wickets.
Death Overs (16-20): But PBKS bowlers spent limited runs in the last overs. Lower order batsmen J Sharma and R Shepherd helped RCB post 190/9, a competitive total.
2. PBKS Innings (Chasing 191, 184/7 in 20 overs):
Powerplay (Overs 1-6): PBKS started aggressively, likely scoring 50-60 runs, with openers like Prabhsimran Singh and P Arya attacking RCB’s bowlers, including Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Early wickets were limited, giving PBKS a strong platform.
Middle Overs (7-15): RCB’s spinners, notably Krunal Pandya (2/17), tightened the screws, taking key wickets (P simran & J Inglis). PBKS struggled to maintain the required run rate, falling to around 100-120 for 4-5 wickets.
Death Overs (16-20): Shashank Singh’s late surge (30-61*) brought PBKS close, needing around 30 runs in the final 2 overs. Bhuvneshwar Kumar (2/38) and other RCB bowlers held their nerve, restricting PBKS to 184/7, 6 runs short.