Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have finally done it. After years of heartbreak, memes, and near-misses, RCB lifted their first-ever IPL trophy in 2025, and oh boy, what a rollercoaster it was!
In a nerve-wracking final on June 3rd at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, RCB locked horns with Punjab Kings (PBKS). And in typical RCB fashion, they didn’t make it easy. But this time, they held their nerve and walked away with a thrilling 6-run win. What a moment. What a night. What a time to be alive if you’re an RCB fan.
Quick Look: IPL 2025 Final at a Glance
- Date: June 3, 2025
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
- Result: RCB won by 6 runs
- RCB: 190/9 (20 overs)
- PBKS: 184/7 (20 overs)
It was a high-stakes game, and as expected, Virat Kohli showed up when it mattered — smashing 44 off 35 balls. It wasn’t a massive knock by his standards, but it steadied the ship. And let’s not forget Krunal Pandya, who turned up with the ball and bagged 2 crucial wickets for just 17 runs. Yup, he deservedly took home the ‘Man of the Match’ title — and also won hearts with his cheeky celebration imitating his brother Hardik.
18 Years of Wait — Finally Over
This win wasn’t just another trophy — it was redemption. For RCB, who came agonizingly close in 2009, 2011, and 2016, and for Virat Kohli, who’s been bleeding red since 2008. Imagine playing 267 matches, leading your team through thick and thin, facing three finals defeats — and then, finally, lifting that elusive trophy. It was emotional, not just for him, but for the millions of fans who stuck around, year after year.
And Hey, There’s Some Serious Prize Money Too
RCB didn’t just get bragging rights. They also walked away with a whopping ₹20 crore prize. Punjab Kings didn’t go home empty-handed either — they bagged ₹12.5 crore for being the runners-up. Not bad for a night’s work, huh?
RCB’s 2025 Journey: The Long Road to Glory
Here’s a look at some of the key matches that led them to the top:
- 🟢 Mar 22: Beat KKR — Chased 174 in style
- 🟢 Mar 28: Thrashed CSK by 50 runs
- 🔴 Apr 2: Narrow loss to GT
- 🟢 Apr 7: Beat MI in a high-scoring cracker
- 🔴 Apr 10: Lost to DC
- 🟢 Apr 13: Beat RR — dominant win
- 🟢 Apr 20: Beat PBKS (again!)
- 🟢 Apr 24: Beat RR with a 200+ score
- 🟢 Apr 27: Held off DC to win comfortably
- 🟢 May 3: Classic win over CSK — by just 2 runs!
- 🔴 May 23: Big loss to SRH, but didn’t slow them down
- 🟢 May 27: Beat LSG chasing 227 — madness!
- 🟢 May 29: Crushed PBKS in the Qualifier
- 🏆 Jun 3: Final win — the moment we’d all been waiting for!
This was a season full of drama, fightbacks, close calls, and total dominance when it mattered. RCB didn’t just stumble into this win — they earned every bit of it.
A Moment for the Fans
From “Ee sala cup namde” to “Ee sala cup namdu ide!”, this one’s for the loyal fans who stuck around through all the jokes and heartbreaks. You didn’t just support a team — you supported a journey.
So here’s raising a glass to RCB — the 2025 IPL Champions. It finally happened, and it was beautiful.
