🏆 RCB Finally Win the IPL Trophy After 18 Long Years!
RCB (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) have finally done it! After 18 seasons of heartbreak and close finishes, they have won their first IPL title — and what a thrilling final it was!
🔥 Match Summary:
RCB posted 190 for 9 in their 20 overs, thanks to Virat Kohli's 43 and some useful knocks down the order. Punjab Kings (PBKS), who have been good chasers this season, fell short by just 6 runs, ending at 184 for 8.
🎯 The Turning Points:
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Shashank Singh's stunning knock of 61* off 30 balls almost pulled off a miracle for PBKS. He smashed 6, 4, 6, 6 in the final over, but two dot balls at the start of that over from Hazlewood proved too costly.
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Krunal Pandya was the star with the ball, taking 2 wickets for just 17 runs in 4 overs. His clever variations and tight line turned the game in RCB’s favour.
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar also delivered under pressure, removing Wadhera and the dangerous Marcus Stoinis in a crucial over.
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Fielding brilliance from Phil Salt helped as he took a stunning catch to dismiss Priyansh Arya.
🎬 Big Moments:
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PBKS had a steady start, but once Prabhsimran and Inglis got out, the chase began to falter.
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Inglis played some classy shots, especially the pull, scoring 39 off 22.
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Romario Shepherd and Hazlewood held their nerves during the death overs, even though Shashank tried to take it deep.
🏅 Player of the Match?
It wasn’t announced yet in the live blog, but Krunal Pandya was a strong contender for his all-round contribution and experience in high-pressure games.
💬 Final Thoughts:
This match was a perfect example of how experience, tight bowling, and smart captaincy can win you titles. PBKS gave it their all, but RCB held their nerves better.
For RCB fans, this is a historic moment. After years of disappointment, their team is finally IPL Champions!
Reference from:-https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/ipl-2025-1449924/punjab-kings-vs-royal-challengers-bengaluru-final-1473511/live-match-blog