RCB Clinch Maiden IPL Title, Break 18-year Drought with commanding win over Punjab Kings

History was made at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday night, as Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally lifted their maiden IPL Trophy after 18 long years of wait, heartbreaks, and near misses. The 2025 edition of the tournament saw RCB rise like never before, and on the grandest stage of them all, they delivered a performance fitting for the champion, defeating Punjab Kings by 6 Runs in a high-voltage Final.

Batting first in the pressure-packed finale, RCB got off to a strong start with Virat Kohli and Phil Salt laying a steady foundation. However, the momentum dipped slightly through the middle overs, as Punjab’s bowlers tightened their lines. Just when it looked like RCB might end below par, they put decent 191 runs for Punjab Kings to chase. In response, Punjab Kings opened brightly with Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh showing intent early on. But as soon as Priyansh fell, the momentum started slipping. Shreyas Iyer, expected to anchor the innings, was dismissed for just 1 run. Despite efforts from Nehal Wadhera and Josh Inglis, they couldn’t make it a title win.

RCB wins the IPL 2025 Final, Watch the video here:

VIRAT KOHLI IN TEARS – THE DREAM MOMENT FOR THE GOAT ❤️ pic.twitter.com/jPxUsccRUL

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The dreaded IPL trophy curse is now over. RCB fans, take a deep breath – all that longing and waiting, all those disappointments, all those heartbreaks, all those near-misses, all those 17 years of seeing others win and, in turn, facing trolls and seeing them being ridiculed – all that can now be forgotten. RCB has an IPL trophy. 

With this victory, RCB has finally ended its long-standing IPL title drought. From dominating the league stage to staying clinical in knockouts, RCB’s 2025 campaign was nothing short of a redemption arc. For the players, the fans, and the city of Bengaluru, it was a night that will be remembered forever.