Royal Challengers Bengaluru won their first-ever IPL championship by defeating Punjab Kings by six runs in a thrilling final held at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on 3 June 2025.

The match featured outstanding performances, culminating in an emotional victory for RCB.

Important Highlights

• RCB scored 190/9 batting first, with Virat Kohli top-scoring at 43 runs and Rajat Patidar adding a quick 26 runs.
• Punjab Kings scored 184/7 in response, with Shashank Singh remaining unbeaten on 61 runs.
• Krunal Pandya was named Player of the Match for his economical bowling, taking 2 wickets for 17 runs.
• Suryakumar Yadav of Mumbai Indians was awarded Player of the Tournament for his consistent and outstanding performances throughout IPL 2025.
• Sai Sudharsan of Gujarat Titans won the Orange Cap for most runs and Emerging Player of the Season, while Prasidh Krishna of Gujarat Titans took the Purple Cap for most wickets.
• Chennai Super Kings received the Fair Play Award for their exemplary conduct during the season.
• The victory ended RCB’s 18-year wait for an IPL title, celebrated emotionally by captain Virat Kohli and the team.