Twenty25’s Indian Premier League (IPL) final game was packed with excitement, suspense and excitement for all cricket fans since it was the first time that they have won this title within IPL time for two teams Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS). But the 2025’s Indian Premier League (IPL) season ended with a historic triumph in the case of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) who won their first victory after 18 years involvement. This victory was not just an acknowledgement of their dedication but also a momentous occasion for Indian cricket fans.
IPL 2025 Winner: A Season to Remember
It was the 18th season of IPL known as TATA IPL 2025 saw 10 teams playing the course of 74 games between March 22 and June 3 2025. The tournament saw intense competition with RCB along with Punjab Kings (PBKS) emerging as the top two teams. The title was the winner being RCB after 18 years.
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Rajat Patidar (Winner)
- Punjab Kings: Shreyas Iyer (Runner-Up)
- Chennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Delhi Capitals: Axar Patel
- Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill
- Kolkata Knight Riders: Ajinkya Rahane
- Lucknow Super Giants: Rishabh Pant
- Mumbai Indians: Hardik Pandya
- Rajasthan Royals: Sanju Samson
- Sunrisers Hyderabad: Pat Cummins
It’s the grand finale: RCB against. PBKS
The final match took place on the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad which attracted a huge audience of 90,871.
RCB’s Innings
After winning the toss, RCB was put to bat first. They scored 191/9 in their allotted 20 overs. The most significant contribution were made by Virat Kohli who scored 43 runs, as well as Mayank Agarwal.
PBKS’s Chase
As a result, PBKS managed to score 184/7, missing out by only six runs. Shashank Singh remained unbeaten at 61 runs, however the team was unable to make it to the mark.
Prize Money Distribution
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has awarded large sums of money in prize money to most successful teams:
- Champions (RCB) The amount is Rs20 crore
- Runners-up (PBKS): Rs12.5 crore
Furthermore, individual awards were awarded:
- Orange Cap (Most Runs): Sai Sudharsan (Gujarat Titans) – 759 runs
- Purple Cap (Most Wickets): Prasidh Krishna (Gujarat Titans) – 25 wickets
- Most Valuable Player: Suryakumar Yadav (Mumbai Indians)
- Emerging Player: Sai Sudharsan
- Super Striker of the Season: Vaibhav Suryavanshi
Standout Performers of IPL 2025
- Virat Kohli (RCB): Played an important role throughout the season, with an important 43-run run during the last.
- Krunal Pandya (RCB): Delivered an impressive performance that won the match in the final, winning an award for the player of the Award for the Match.
- Shashank Singh (PBKS): Scored an unbeaten 61 in the finals, demonstrating the resilience of a player in high-pressure situations.
Strategic Moves: RCB’s Auction Success
The success of RCB is due to their strategic investments in this year’s IPL Mega auction of 2025
- Josh Hazlewood: He was bought for Rs12.5 crore, bringing knowledge and accuracy in the attack of bowlers.
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar signed for Rs10.75 crore and will provide depth to the department.
- Liam Livingstone: He was bought for Rs8.75 crore. He has an explosive batting capability.
- Phil Salt: Securing Rs11.5 crore, thereby strengthening the highest order.
Strategic investments like these, along with the keeping of key players such as Virat Kohli Rajat Patidar, as well as Yash Dayal, set the groundwork for RCB’s successful campaign.
Celebrations and Aftermath
The win sparked a huge celebration throughout RCB supporters. But a tragic incident was witnessed in Bengaluru when a stampede at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium led to the loss of 11 lives and the injury of 33 others. Despite the tragic twist of events the team’s accomplishment was widely praised by fans and players feeling overwhelmed and relieved. Virat Kohli’s emotional reaction with tears of joy, resonated with fans all over the world.
Looking Ahead
The RCB’s first IPL title is a brand new chapter in the history of the franchise. With a well-balanced team and new confidence, they will strive to build upon this achievement in the coming seasons.
For PBKS to reach the final means that they have made progress. They are hoping to leverage this momentum to win its first win in subsequent editions.
This IPL 2025 series will stand out for the thrilling cricket matches that showcased strategic thinking, as well as the emotional conclusion of RCB’s much-anticipated victory. The cricketing world is looking ahead to IPL 2026 the standard has been set for excitement and excitement