The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) achieved a historic milestone by clinching their first-ever Indian Premier League (IPL) title in 2025, ending an 18-year wait. In a thrilling final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on June 3, RCB narrowly defeated the Punjab Kings (PBKS) by six runs.
Match Summary: IPL 2025 Final
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
- Result: RCB won by 6 runs
- RCB Innings: 190/9 (20 overs)
- PBKS Innings: 184/7 (20 overs)
RCB set a competitive total of 190 runs, with Virat Kohli contributing a crucial 43 off 35 balls. Despite a valiant effort from PBKS, including a late surge of 22 runs in the final over by Shashank Singh, they fell short by six runs.
- Virat Kohli (RCB): 43 runs off 35 balls; became the all-time leader in IPL fours with 771.
- Krunal Pandya (RCB): Delivered a pivotal bowling spell, taking 2 wickets for 17 runs in 4 overs.
- Arshdeep Singh (PBKS): Claimed 3 wickets for 40 runs.
- Kyle Jamieson (PBKS): Took 3 wickets for 48 runs.
The victory was particularly poignant for Virat Kohli, who has been with RCB since the league’s inception. Overcome with emotion, Kohli dedicated the win to his former teammates AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle, acknowledging their contributions to the franchise’s journey.
RCB’s triumph sparked massive celebrations in Bengaluru, with fans rejoicing in the streets. As champions, RCB received a prize of ₹20 crore, while runners-up PBKS were awarded ₹12.5 crore.
In the IPL 2025 Final held on June 3 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) clinched their maiden IPL title by defeating the Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 6 runs. RCB posted a total of 190/9, and PBKS managed 184/7 in their 20 overs.
RCB Batting Scorecard
| Batsman | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Salt | b Kyle Jamieson | 18 | – | – | – |
| Mayank Agarwal | b Yuzvendra Chahal | 24 | – | – | – |
| Virat Kohli | b Azmatullah Omarzai | 43 | 35 | – | – |
| Rajat Patidar | b Kyle Jamieson | 26 | – | – | – |
| Jitesh Sharma | b Kyle Jamieson | 24 | – | – | – |
| Liam Livingstone | b Vyshak Vijaykumar | 25 | – | – | – |
| Romario Shepherd | b Arshdeep Singh | 17 | 9 | – | – |
| Krunal Pandya | b Arshdeep Singh | – | – | – | – |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | b Arshdeep Singh | – | – | – | – |
| Extras | – | 9 | – | – | – |
| Total | 9 wickets in 20 overs | 190 | – | – | – |
Note: Some individual statistics such as balls faced, number of fours and sixes are not specified in the available sources.
PBKS Bowling Figures
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Jamieson | – | – | 3 |
| Arshdeep Singh | – | – | 3 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | – | – | 1 |
| Vyshak Vijaykumar | – | – | 1 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | – | – | 1 |
Note: Specific overs bowled and runs conceded are not detailed in the available sources.
PBKS Batting Scorecard
| Batsman | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atharva Taide | b Krunal Pandya | – | – | – | – |
| Prabhsimran Singh | b Krunal Pandya | – | – | – | – |
| Shreyas Iyer | b Bhuvneshwar Kumar | – | – | – | – |
| Josh Inglis | b Bhuvneshwar Kumar | – | – | – | – |
| Nehal Wadhera | b Josh Hazlewood | – | – | – | – |
| Marcus Stoinis | b Romario Shepherd | – | – | – | – |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | b Yash Dayal | – | – | – | – |
| Shashank Singh | Not Out | 61 | 30 | – | – |
| Extras | – | 11 | – | – | – |
| Total | 7 wickets in 20 overs | 184 | – | – | – |
Note: Specific dismissals and individual statistics for some players are not detailed in the available sources.
RCB Bowling Figures
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Krunal Pandya | 4 | 17 | 2 |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | – | 38 | 2 |
| Josh Hazlewood | – | – | 1 |
| Romario Shepherd | – | – | 1 |
| Yash Dayal | – | – | 1 |
Note: Specific overs bowled and runs conceded for some bowlers are not detailed in the available sources.
- Toss: Punjab Kings won the toss and elected to field first.
- Result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 6 runs.
- Player of the Match: Krunal Pandya for his economical bowling and crucial wickets.
Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was an ardent supporter of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) during their historic IPL 2025 final victory over the Punjab Kings (PBKS). His enthusiastic reactions and personal connections to the team garnered significant attention.
Rishi Sunak’s Enthusiastic Support for RCB
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Personal Ties to Bengaluru: Sunak has often referred to RCB as “my team,” attributing this allegiance to his marriage to Akshata Murty, daughter of Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy. He fondly recalled proposing to Akshata in Kannada, despite his limited proficiency in the language.
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Presence at the Final: Sunak attended the IPL 2025 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, accompanied by his wife, Akshata Murty.
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Celebratory Reactions: During the match, Sunak was seen erupting with euphoric fist pumps, especially after key moments like the dismissal of PBKS’s Prabhsimran Singh.
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Post-Match Celebrations: Following RCB’s victory, Sunak was captured jumping and celebrating from the stands, showcasing his genuine excitement for the team’s maiden IPL title.
For a visual recap of RCB’s historic win, you can watch the following video: