On Tuesday, June 03, 2025, Royal Challengers Bengaluru took the victory, clinching their first-ever IPL title in a thrilling match against Punjab Kings. The team was led by captain Rajat Patidar, who delivered a stellar performance.
Held in Narendra Modi Stadium, which is known for its batting-friendly surfaces, particularly in limited-overs cricket (ODIs and T20s, including IPL matches), the stadium was packed with cheering fans from both teams.
It wasn't the first time Royal Challengers Bengaluru faced Punjab Kings. In the 2025 league matches, RCB has faced PBKS thrice, including the Qualifier 1 match. The team is comprised of a very balanced squad with a clear emphasis on aggressive batting and powerful all-rounders.
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IPL 2025 Final: RCB vs PBKS Head to Head
RCB and PBKS have faced each other in 36 IPL matches. Out of these 37 games, RCB has won 19, while PBKS has won 18 times.
| Category | Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) | Punjab Kings (PBKS) |
| Matches Played | 37 | 37 |
| Won | 19 | 18 |
| Lost | 18 | 19 |
| No Result | 0 | 0 |
| Highest Score | 241 | 232 |
| Lowest Score | 84 | 88 |
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IPL 2025 Final: RCB vs PBKS Match Highlights
𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 ⭐️ RCB PLAYED BOLD! 😇
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) June 3, 2025
17 Years, 6256 Days, 90,08,640 Minutes later, the wait finally ends. 🙌🤯
The IPL Trophy is finally coming home. And we CANT KEEP CALM! 🤩😍❤️ pic.twitter.com/lQvtLff9o2
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 6 runs to win their maiden IPL title in their 18th season.
First Innings: RCB Batting
Total: 190/9 in 20 overs
Top Scorers:
- Virat Kohli: 43 (35)
- Rajat Patidar (captain): 26 (16)
- Mayank Agarwal: 24 (18)
- Jitesh Sharma: 24 (10)
- Liam Livingstone: 25 (15)
Bowling Highlights (PBKS):
- Kyle Jamieson: 3 wickets
- Arshdeep Singh: 3 wickets
RCB’s innings was marked by steady but interrupted partnerships, with no batter reaching a half-century. PBKS bowlers struck at regular intervals, preventing any major stand.
RCB’s total was boosted by late cameos from Jitesh Sharma and Romario Shepherd, helping them reach a competitive 190 despite losing wickets throughout the innings.
Second Innings: PBKS Chase
- Target: 191 runs
- Total: 184/7 in 20 overs
Top Scorer:
- Shashank Singh: 55* (29)
Key Moments:
- PBKS lost Priyansh Arya (24) and Prabhsimran Singh (14) early.
- Shreyas Iyer, Josh Inglis, and Nehal Wadhera all fell before establishing a dominant partnership.
- Shashank Singh played a valiant knock at the end, hitting several sixes in the final over, but PBKS fell short by 6 runs.
- In the final over, PBKS needed 22 runs. Shashank Singh hit three sixes in the last four balls, but the first two deliveries were dot balls, leaving too much to do in the end.
- RCB’s bowlers, led by Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, held their nerve despite late fireworks.
Key Stats & Takeaways
- RCB’s First IPL Title: After three previous final losses, RCB finally lifted the trophy in their 18th season.
- Bowling Standouts: Kyle Jamieson and Arshdeep Singh (PBKS) took 3 wickets each in the first innings, while RCB’s bowlers defended their total in a high-pressure finish.
- Shashank Singh’s Heroics: His unbeaten 55 almost took PBKS home, but RCB’s disciplined bowling in the final overs sealed the win.
Summary Table
| Team | Score | Top Scorer | Top Bowler (Wkts) | Result |
| RCB | 190/9 (20) | Virat Kohli (43) | Jamieson/Arshdeep (3) | Won by 6 runs |
| PBKS | 184/7 (20) | Shashank Singh (55*) | Hazlewood, Bhuvi (crucial overs) | - |
IPL 2025 Match: Man of the Match
The man for the 𝗕𝗜𝗚 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗚𝗘 🫡@krunalpandya24 becomes the 1️⃣st player to deliver TWO Player of the Match performances in #TATAIPL finals 👏
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) June 3, 2025
He guides #RCB to a maiden title 🙌
Relive his spell ▶ https://t.co/vNWU7vQF06 #RCBvPBKS | #Final | #TheLastMile pic.twitter.com/0B4LMWCJc0
Krunal Pandya was named the Player of the Match for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the IPL 2025 final. He played a vital role with his bowling, taking 2 wickets for just 17 runs in his 4 overs.
This helped RCB keep the other team, Punjab Kings, from scoring too many runs. Even though he only scored 4 runs with the bat, his bowling performance was so good that it made a huge difference and helped RCB win the IPL 2025 title.
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