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The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) lastly ended their 18-year title drought by clinching their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy, defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) by six runs in an exciting IPL 2025 Last on the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.

The emotional spotlight of the night time got here when RCB icon Virat Kohli was seen in tears after the win. He rushed in the direction of his spouse and actor Anushka Sharma, embracing her in a beautiful second. Anushka, who has been a relentless supporter since IPL 2014, stood by Kohli by means of all of the highs and lows, making the second particular.

RCB posted a complete of 190 runs within the first innings, with Kohli contributing a priceless 43 runs. PBKS bowlers Arshdeep Singh and Kyle Jamieson impressed with three wickets every. In response, PBKS fought exhausting however fell simply six runs quick, regardless of a 61-run knock off 30 balls from Shashank Singh.

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RCB’s bowlers held their nerves beneath stress. Krunal Pandya and Bhuvneshwar Kumar delivered essential spells, guaranteeing their workforce stayed forward within the last moments.

Kohli was in elegant kind all through the event, scoring 657 runs in 15 matches at a mean of 54.75, together with eight half-centuries, all of which gave RCB victories. His consistency and management qualities proved important for the Bengaluru-based franchise.

RCB had completed second on the IPL 2025 factors desk with 19 factors, securing a spot in Qualifier 1 in opposition to PBKS in Mullanpur. They dominated the sport with an impressive bowling show and secured a direct spot within the last. PBKS, nevertheless, bounced again by defeating the five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) in Qualifier 2 and entered the finals.

Underneath the management of Rajat Patidar, RCB managed to do what they’d fallen in need of in earlier seasons, and carry the trophy. The triumph marks a historic second within the franchise’s journey.