Watch: Anushka Sharma Celebrates as RCB Beat PBKS to Reach IPL 2025 Final

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) defeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 8 wickets in Qualifier 1 to make it to the final of the IPL 2025. Notably, this is the third time RCB has reached the finals, and this one is after 9 years. RCB dominated the whole match and after a winning six from the bat of captain Rajat Patidar whole RCB fans, players, and support staff were seen celebrating, clapping, and enjoying the final qualification after 2016. Anushka Sharma, who is often seen in the stadium supporting his husband and RCB, also celebrates the qualification of the team in the IPL 2025 final.

RCB has been amazing throughout the season, losing just four out of 15 matches. Now the in-form team will play the final on 3rd June against the winner of Qualifier 2.

Watch: Anushka Sharma Celebrates as RCB Beat PBKS to Reach IPL 2025 Final

Virat Kohli saying “ONE MORE” to anushka sharma ❤️😍 #RCBvsPBKS pic.twitter.com/smHQeDI68a

— Yooo (@cricaddict2004) May 29, 2025

After captain Rajat Patidar hit the winning six against Musheer Khan on the last ball of the 10th over. Anushka Sharma was seen clapping and celebrating in the stands after RCB’s victory, showing her support for the team’s big win.

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After the celebration, Virat Kohli was seen signaling to Anushka Sharma that they are now just one match away from winning the IPL trophy. This was one of the wholesome moments from the match. RCB played two finals but missed the trophy both times. This year, the team is looking solid with both bat and ball and has a great chance to lift the trophy first time.

About a match

RCB captain Rajat Patidar won the toss in Qualifier 1 and elected to bowl first against Punjab Kings. The decision proved to be the right one, as RCB never allowed the PBKS batters to settle and took wickets regularly, bowling them out for just 101 runs. Josh Hazlewood and Suyash Sharma took 3 wickets each, while Yash Dayal got 2, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Romario Shepherd also got 1 each. While chasing the target, RCB looked positive and started well. However, Kyle Jamieson got Virat Kohli on 12 runs, but Phil Salt continued his attack, and RCB chased down the target easily in 10 overs with a loss of 2 wickets. Salt smashed an unbeaten 56 runs off just 27 balls, including 6 fours and 3 sixes.