RCB Wins IPL 2025 Trophy for the First Time in History

History was made at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad as Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) lifted their first-ever IPL trophy in 2025, putting an end to years of heartbreak and memes with the iconic slogan – 'Ee Sala Cup Namde' finally turning true.

In a thrilling final match against Punjab Kings, RCB emerged victorious by 6 runs in a high-pressure clash filled with dramatic moments and unexpected twists.

Match Summary: RCB’s First Title Victory

Punjab Kings' captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and chose to bowl first. RCB started their innings with Phil Salt and Virat Kohli.

• Phil Salt scored 16 runs with 1 six and 2 fours.
• Mayank Agarwal added 24 runs to the total.
• Captain Rajat Patidar contributed 26 runs.
• Liam Livingstone played a short but effective knock of 25 runs.
• Virat Kohli scored a steady 43 off 35 balls with 3 boundaries.
• Jitesh Sharma accelerated the scoreboard with a quickfire 24 off 10 balls, hitting 2 sixes and 2 fours.

With steady contributions across the lineup, RCB posted a competitive total of 190/9 in 20 overs.

Punjab’s Chase: A Close Call

Chasing 191 for victory, Punjab Kings got off to a decent start. The opening partnership was promising, but RCB bowlers fought back with key breakthroughs.

• Priyansh Arya scored 24 runs from 19 balls.
• Prabsimran Singh made 26 runs.
• Josh Inglis led with 39 runs in the middle order.
• Shreyas Iyer, the captain, was dismissed cheaply for just 1 run – a moment that turned the tide.
• Nehal Vadra struggled and managed only 15 off 18 balls.

The star of the innings was Shashank Singh, who brought Punjab back into contention with a brilliant knock of 61 runs from 30 balls, smashing 6 sixes and 3 fours.

Final Over Drama

Punjab needed 29 runs in the final over. Josh Hazlewood was trusted with the responsibility. The over went:

0, 0, 6, 4, 6, 6 – a total of 22 runs. Despite the fireworks, Punjab fell short by 6 runs, finishing at 184/7.

With this, RCB etched their name into IPL history, finally breaking their title drought and delivering on the expectations of millions of loyal fans across the globe.

RCB’s Journey Comes Full Circle

The victory was not just a trophy win but a redemption story for a franchise that had come so close yet fallen short for years. With balanced performances across departments and smart captaincy, RCB finally became IPL champions.

Fans celebrated the moment with chants of "Ee Sala Cup Namde" echoing around stadiums and social media alike. This victory marks the beginning of a new chapter in RCB’s legacy.