IPL 2025: RCB vs PBKS – Prize Money, Winners & Awards
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) triumphed over Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 6 runs to claim their first Indian Premier League (IPL) title in the IPL 2025 final.
- Virat Kohli led the team with 43 runs off 35 balls.
- This was RCB's fourth appearance in an IPL final,after losing previous attempts in 2009,2011 and 2016.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally seize thier maiden IPL title! RCB defeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) by a narrow 6-run margin in a thrilling IPL 2025 final, ending a 17-year wait for the coveted trophy.Virat Kohli top-scored for RCB, while Krunal Pandya earned Player of the Match honors.Sai Sudharsan shone brightly, claiming both the Orange Cap and the MVP award. This victory marks a turning point for RCB, who came agonizingly close in previous seasons. Discover the final scores,key stats,and award winners from this historic match. Explore the details on News Directory 3 for a thorough recap. What strategies will RCB employ to maintain their winning streak? Discover what’s next in the IPL.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Secure First IPL Title in Thrilling Victory
Updated June 3,2025
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) triumphed over Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 6 runs to claim their first Indian Premier League (IPL) title in the IPL 2025 final. This victory marks the end of a 17-year wait for the Bengaluru franchise,which debuted in 2008.
RCB batted first, posting 190 for 9 in their 20 overs. Virat Kohli led the team with 43 runs off 35 balls. PBKS responded with 184 for 7, falling just short of the target. RCB’s bowlers managed to hold off Punjab’s late surge,securing the IPL victory.
This was RCB’s fourth appearance in an IPL final,after losing previous attempts in 2009,2011 and 2016. PBKS was playing in its second final, their first since 2014. Rajat Patidar captained RCB to victory, winning two of three matches against PBKS this season.
LEGACY. ✨
IPL 2025 Awards and Key stats
- Final Score: RCB 190/9, PBKS 184/7
- Player of the Match: Krunal Pandya
- Orange Cap (Most Runs): Sai Sudharsan
- Purple Cap (Most Wickets): Prasidh Krishna
- Emerging Player: Sai Sudharsan
- Super Striker: Vaibhav Suryavanshi
- Most Sixes: Nicholas Pooran
- Most Dot Balls: Mohammed Siraj
- Catch of the Season: kamindu Media
- Fantasy King: Sai Sudharsan
- On-the-Go Yoddha: Sai Sudharsan
- Most Valuable Player: Suryakumar Yadav
- Fair Play Award: chennai Super Kings
What’s next
Following their IPL 2025 victory, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will aim to build on this success and continue their dominance in future seasons.The team will look to maintain its core players and strategize for sustained performance in the Indian Premier League.