Mullanpur, May 29, 2025 – After years of heartbreaks and near-misses, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have finally ended their IPL title drought, defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) in a nail-bitingMullanpur, May 29, 2025 – In a historic and thrilling moment, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) triumphed in the IPL 2025 Final, defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) in a nail-biting clash to lift their first-ever IPL trophy at the vibrant New Chandigarh Stadium, Mullanpur — turning years of dedication and perseverance into a glorious victory. IPL 2025 Final to lift their first-ever trophy at the New Chandigarh Stadium, Mullanpur.
🧨 Match Summary: RCB vs PBKS – IPL 2025 Final Scorecard
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| Punjab Kings (PBKS) | 174/8 (20 overs) |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) | 175/5 (19.3 overs) |
Result: RCB won by 5 wickets
Player of the Match: Josh Hazlewood (4-0-18-3)
🔥 Match Timeline: Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- Toss: PBKS won the toss and chose to bat first.
- Top Scorers for PBKS:
- Prabhsimran Singh – 49 (30)
- Phil Salt – 36 (28)
- Azmatullah Omarzai – 25* (13)
- RCB Bowling Highlights:
- Josh Hazlewood – 3 wickets in the powerplay
- Yash Dayal – Crucial breakthroughs in the death overs
🚀 RCB’s Chase: Calm, Clinical, and Champion-Like
- Virat Kohli anchored the innings with a classy 57 off 39 balls.
- Rajat Patidar stepped up again with a quick 38.
- Nehal Wadhera played the finisher role, smashing 22 off 10 balls to seal the deal.
🧠 Strategic Brilliance
- RCB’s bowling strategy, led by Hazlewood and cleverly rotated by captain Shreyas Iyer, restricted PBKS from capitalizing on their strong start.
- PBKS struggled to accelerate in the middle overs as Harpreet Brar and Romario Shepherd fell cheaply.
📈 Standings & Stats
- RCB entered the finals after defeating PBKS in Qualifier 1 — proving their consistency throughout IPL 2025.
- This victory not only gave them the champion’s title but also ended the infamous “RCB curse.”
🗣️ What Fans Are Saying
- “RCB finally did it! Kohli’s dream fulfilled!”
- “Hazlewood – the real MVP of the finals!”
- “PBKS showed heart, but RCB showed experience.”
📺 Where to Watch Highlights
- Catch RCB vs PBKS Highlights 2025 on Hotstar and official IPL 2025 channels.
- Stay updated with IPL 2025 live scores on Cricbuzz, ESPNcricinfo, and the IPL app.
📅 IPL 2025 Final Timeline & Records
- Date: May 29, 2025
- Venue: New Chandigarh Stadium, Mullanpur
- Attendance: 42,000+
- Lowest Score in IPL 2025: Not today! Both teams fought valiantly.
🏆 Final Words
With this historic win, RCB joins the elite club of IPL champions. A journey that began with heartbreaks and memes now ends in tears of joy. The likes of Kohli, Hazlewood, Shreyas Iyer, Patidar, and Salt have etched their names into the annals of IPL history.
Congratulations, Royal Challengers Bengaluru – the 2025 IPL Champions!
