
IPL 2025 Final: RCB won the IPL 2025 after 18 Years of Wait.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru are the new champions of the Indian Premier League after defeating Punjab Kings by six runs in a high-octane final. After a thrilling final in which Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Punjab Kings by six runs, the Indian Premier League’s long wait is finally over. Virat Kohli led RCB to 190/9 with a top score of 43 before Josh Hazlewood and Krunal Pandya ended Punjab’s pursuit. Beyond the stats, however, this triumph bears the burden of eighteen years of heartache, close calls, and steadfast fan devotion.
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It is now time for Bengaluru to rejoice. Emotional and proud, Virat Kohli called on supporters to join him, AB de Villiers, and Chris Gayle, who are all in Ahmedabad, for a historic homecoming. He also revealed that a victory parade and special festivities will take place in the city. Star Sports confirmed in response.
6255 days have passed since Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their inaugural IPL game on April 18, 2008. After playing 286 games in the IPL and CLT20, their trophy hunt comes to an end on Tuesday.
Before this season, RCB participated in four T20 finals—three in the IPL and one in the CLT20—but lost each one while pursuing a goal. The record for the most men’s T20 matches played (274) without a championship is now held by the Delhi Capitals (DC).
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This wasn’t luck. This was loyalty paying rent after 18 years.
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) June 3, 2025
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