HISTORY CREATED! RCB CROWNED IPL CHAMPIONS FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 18 YEARS AFTER THRILLING WIN OVER PUNJAB

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03 June

Shashank Singh’s Blazing 61 in Vain as RCB Clinch Final by Just 6 Runs at Narendra Modi Stadium

Ahmedabad: Dreams turned into reality for millions of Royal Challengers Bangalore fans as RCB finally lifted their maiden IPL trophy, scripting history by defeating Punjab Kings in a nail-biting IPL 2025 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

After nearly two decades of heartbreaks and near-misses, RCB has claimed their first IPL title, defeating Punjab Kings by 6 runs in a nerve-wracking thriller that will go down as one of the most emotional nights in IPL history.

Punjab's Brave Chase Falls Short

Chasing a challenging target of 191, Punjab Kings fell short at 184/7, despite a heroic unbeaten knock from Shashank Singh, who scored a sensational 61 off 30 balls, laced with 6 towering sixes and 3 elegant fours.

"We gave it everything. Shashank was phenomenal, but RCB held their nerve. Congratulations to them,"
said Punjab skipper Shreyas Iyer, who was dismissed for just 1 run in the crucial chase.

RCB Bowlers Hold Fort in Death Overs

RCB’s bowlers, led by the experienced Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Krunal Pandya, delivered under pressure:

• Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 2 wickets (including the dangerous Nehal Wadhera and Marcus Stoinis)

• Krunal Pandya – 2 wickets (including the key breakthrough of Josh Inglis)

• Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood, Romario Shepherd – 1 wicket each

Their tight lines and death-over discipline were the ultimate difference.

Punjab’s Key Scores:

• Prabhsimran Singh – 26

• Priyansh Arya – 24

• Josh Inglis – 39 (23 balls)

• Nehal Wadhera – 15

• Shashank Singh – 61* (30 balls)

Despite the strong start and a late surge, Punjab’s middle-order collapse cost them the match. Shashank’s valiant fightback in the last 4 overs nearly flipped the game, but he lacked support at the other end.

RCB’s 18-Year Wait Ends in Glory

"This is not just a win. This is redemption for every RCB fan who waited 18 years. This trophy belongs to Bangalore,"
said an emotional Virat Kohli, who earlier anchored RCB’s innings with a key 43-run knock.

RCB’s consistency through the season finally paid off, and Rajat Patidar’s captaincy, Kohli’s form, and a sharp bowling attack proved to be the winning formula.

RCB’s Final Bowling Figures:

• Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 2/32

• Krunal Pandya – 2/28

• Josh Hazlewood – 1/26

• Yash Dayal – 1/33

• Romario Shepherd – 1/37

A Final to Remember

The stadium erupted as RCB players lifted the trophy amid fireworks, chants, and raw emotions from fans. The 2025 IPL final will forever be remembered as the night RCB rewrote history and claimed their first IPL title.