IPL 2025 Final, Royal Challengers Bengaluru Clinch First-Ever Title in a Thrilling 6-Run Victory
IPL 2025 Final: RCB vs. PBKS – A Historic Showdown
The 2025 Indian Premier League final was a spectacle that cricket fans will remember for years. Held on June 3, 2025, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the match featured two teams with a history of near-misses: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS). RCB, led by captain Virat Kohli, were aiming for their first-ever IPL title, while PBKS sought their first since 2014.
In a nail-biting encounter, RCB emerged victorious by 6 runs, posting a total of 190/9 in 20 overs. PBKS, in their chase, managed 184/7, falling just short of the target
Match Summary
RCB Innings: Setting a Challenging Target
- RCB won the toss and chose to bat first.
- Key contributions came from Rajat Patidar (45 off 32 balls) and Liam Livingstone (38 off 27 balls).
- Despite a few quick wickets, RCB managed to reach a competitive total.
PBKS Innings: A Close Chase
- PBKS started strong with Shubman Gill anchoring the innings.
- However, regular wickets, including a crucial spell from RCB’s Krunal Pandya, slowed their progress.
- In the end, PBKS fell short by 6 runs, with Gill remaining unbeaten on 65.
Key Moments and Performances
- Rajat Patidar’s Captaincy: Leading RCB in his first season, Patidar’s calm and composed leadership was instrumental in guiding the team to victory.
- Krunal Pandya’s Crucial Breakthroughs: His timely wickets in the middle overs put the brakes on PBKS’s chase.
- Shubman Gill’s Resilience: Despite the loss, Gill’s performance was commendable, showcasing his potential as a future star.
IPL 2025 Final: Match Statistics
| Team | Innings Score | Top Scorer | Best Bowler |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 190/9 | Rajat Patidar (45) | Krunal Pandya (3/28) |
| Punjab Kings | 184/7 | Shubman Gill (65*) | Arshdeep Singh (2/35) |
IPL 2025 Final Highlights
- IPL 2025 Final,Royal Challengers Bengaluru Clinch First-Ever Title in a Thrilling 6-Run Victory ,RCB secured their first IPL title, ending years of near-misses.
- The match was a testament to the unpredictable nature of T20 cricket, with both teams showcasing their strengths and resilience.
- The final was attended by over 100,000 spectators, making it one of the most-watched IPL finals in history
Rcb vs pbks final: In the final match of IPL 2025, Shreyas Iyer won the toss and decided to bowl first. Royal Challengers Bangalore scored 190 runs while batting first, Virat Kohli (43) scored the most runs in RCB’s innings. However, he was also a victim of criticism for his slow innings. When he was out, Anushka Sharma’s reaction was going viral on social media.
Virat Kohli made the innings debut with Phil Salat, scoring 16 runs and was dismissed by Kyle Jaymison. After this, Mayank was dismissed for 24 and silver Patidar 26 runs. On the fifth ball of the 15th over, Kohli was caught out by Azmatullah Omarzai. He played 35 balls in the innings of 43 runs, hit 3 fours in it but there was no six from his bat.
Anushka Sharma’s reaction on Kohli’s wicket viral
When Virat Kohli was out, the camera went to Anushka Sharma, she looked unhappy and desperate. She was just staring at the ground. This reaction is becoming viral on social media. Anushka Sharma has come to the stadium to cheer the RCB team in the final.
35 Ball 43 Runs Virat Kohli
Kissing for anushka sharma
Anushka Sharma thanked God after English wicket
Punjab batsman Josh English was batting brilliantly, he was playing on a score of 39 in 22 balls. Krunal Pandya took a big wicket as English on the 13th of the innings and the first ball of his last over. After this, Anushka Sharma, who was sitting in the stand, thanked God with folded hands, this reaction also went viral on social media.
Anushka Sharma Thanking God with folded hands after the wicket of josh inglis
Virat Kohli in IPL 2025 Display of
The IPL season 18 has been fantastic for Virat. He has scored 656 runs in 15 innings. This includes 8 half -centuries. He also made a big record with 3 fours in the final. Now Kohli has become the highest batsman in IPL history, first Shikhar Dhawan (768) was at the top. IPL 2025 Final,Royal Challengers Bengaluru Clinch First-Ever Title in a Thrilling 6-Run Victory