Location: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Introduction
RCB Fans, your wait is over! On June 3, 2025, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally lifted their first-ever IPL trophy, defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 6 runs in a heart-pounding final. After 18 seasons of near misses, heartbreaks, and hope, RCB has etched their name in history.
📊 Final Match Summary
- Match: RCB vs PBKS – IPL 2025 Final
- Result: RCB won by 6 runs
- RCB Total: 190/9 (20 overs)
- PBKS Total: 184/7 (20 overs)
- Player of the Match: Krunal Pandya (RCB) – 2/17 in 4 overs
💥 RCB Batting Highlights
- Virat Kohli: 43 (35) – anchored the innings
- Rajat Patidar: 26 (16) – added momentum
- Romario Shepherd: 15 (7) – explosive finish
RCB’s total of 190 looked competitive, but not unbeatable — until the bowlers stepped in.
🎯 RCB Bowling – Calm Under Pressure
- Krunal Pandya: 4 overs – 17 runs – 2 wickets
- Josh Hazlewood & Bhuvneshwar Kumar: Held their nerve in death overs
Punjab’s Shashank Singh gave RCB a scare with a blazing 61 off 30, but RCB’s calm defense sealed the win.
🥹 Virat Kohli – From “Ee Sala Cup Namdu” to Reality
Virat Kohli, the face of RCB for nearly two decades, couldn’t hold back tears as he hugged teammates after the win. It wasn’t just a match — it was the redemption of a generation of fans and the culmination of a long, emotional journey.
🎉 Reactions & Celebrations
Social media exploded with:
- #RCBChampions2025
- #EeSalaCupNamdu
- #RCBFirstTitle
- “King Kohli” and “RCB Finally!” trending worldwide.
Bengaluru turned into a sea of red and gold as fans celebrated through the night.
📚 RCB’s 18-Year Journey – From Pain to Pride
RCB had previously lost 3 IPL finals (2009, 2011, 2016). The "chokers" tag haunted them, but 2025 proved to be the year of belief, unity, and domination.
🔮 What’s Next for RCB?
Now that the curse is broken, could this be the beginning of a dynasty? With youth, experience, and belief finally aligning — the future looks bright.
🧡 Final Words
RCB isn’t just a team — it's an emotion.
And on June 3, 2025, that emotion turned into tears of joy.
"Ee Sala Cup Namdu" — not a dream anymore. It’s history.