RCB vs PBKS – IPL 2025 Final Match Report: RCB Finally Break the Jinx
The curse is finally broken.
After 18 long years of heartbreak, close calls, and endless memes, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have finally lifted their first-ever IPL trophy. In a nail-biting final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, RCB edged out Punjab Kings by just 6 runs to clinch the IPL 2025 title—a moment that will live forever in the hearts of their fans.
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Kohli’s Number 18 – A Storybook Ending
Fittingly, the man wearing jersey No. 18, Virat Kohli, was right at the center of this emotional triumph. In what felt like poetic destiny, Kohli anchored the innings with a calm 43 off 35 balls, steadying the ship after early trouble.
But the real game-changer? Krunal Pandya. The left-arm spinner turned the tide with a brilliant spell of 2/17 in 4 overs—shutting down the momentum Punjab was building. He rightfully earned the Player of the Match award.
RCB Innings: A Mixed Bag That Held Just Enough
RCB chose to bat first, but things didn’t start well. Phil Salt and Mayank Agarwal fell early, putting pressure on the middle order. Kohli stepped up, supported by a quick 26 from skipper Rajat Patidar. Late cameos from Jitesh Sharma (24 off 15) and Romario Shepherd (17) lifted the total to a competitive 190/9.
PBKS Chase: So Close, Yet So Far
Chasing 191, Punjab looked wobbly from the start. At 79/3, the pressure was mounting. Josh Inglis gave them hope with a punchy 39, but once he departed, things started to tilt toward RCB.
That is, until Shashank Singh walked in.
With nerves of steel, he smashed an unbeaten 61 off just 30 balls, nearly pulling off a miracle. But Josh Hazlewood’s calm head in the final over—despite two huge sixes—kept Punjab just short. PBKS finished at 184/7, handing RCB a historic 6-run victory.
Key Moments That Defined the Final
- Krunal Pandya’s spell: 2/17 was gold dust. His dismissal of Prabhsimran was a turning point.
- Josh Inglis’ 39: Momentarily tilted the chase in PBKS’ favor.
- Shashank Singh’s late assault: A one-man show, but came just too late.
- Hazlewood’s final over: Cool under pressure, sealed the win.
- Arshdeep Singh’s last over in the RCB innings: Helped restrict them under 200.
A Legacy Finally Completed
After bitter defeats in 2009, 2011, and 2016, RCB have finally exorcised their demons. This win wasn’t flashy. It was gritty, disciplined, and mature—much like Virat Kohli himself, whose evolution mirrors that of the franchise.
For every RCB fan who has lived through the memes, the trolls, and the “Ee Sala Cup Namde” jokes—June 3, 2025 is now etched as the day it finally became real.
Final Scorecard: IPL 2025 Final – RCB vs PBKS
| RCB Innings | Score |
|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | 43 (35) |
| Rajat Patidar | 26 (16) |
| Jitesh Sharma | 24 (15) |
| Arshdeep Singh (PBKS) | 3/40 |
| Kyle Jamieson (PBKS) | 3/48 |
| PBKS Innings | Score |
|---|---|
| Shashank Singh | 61* (30) |
| Josh Inglis | 39 (23) |
| Prabhsimran Singh | 26 (22) |
| Krunal Pandya (RCB) | 2/17 |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar (RCB) | 2/38 |
Match Summary
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Final | IPL 2025 Final |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Attendance | 91,419 |
| Result | RCB won by 6 runs |
| Player of the Match | Krunal Pandya (RCB) |
| Player of the Tournament | Suryakumar Yadav (MI) |
