RCB Vs PBKS, IPL 2025 Final Highlights: RCB End 17-Year-Long Wait, Win Maiden IPL Title

RCB Vs PBKS (Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings) IPL 2025 Final Highlights: Virat Kohli and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won their maiden title with a six-run victory over Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the final at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on Tuesday, ending their 17-year wait for the coveted trophy.

RCB Vs PBKS IPL 2025 Final Highlights: Virat Kohli and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won their maiden title with a six-run victory over Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the final at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on Tuesday, ending their 17-year wait for the coveted trophy. 

After winning the toss and opting to bowl first, Punjab Kings bowlers did more than a decent job to restrict Royal Challengers Bengaluru to 190 for nine. However, their batters crumbled under pressure as Punjab Kings were eventually restricted to 184/7 in 20 overs, losing by 6 runs. Krunal Pandya was the standout RCB bowler ending with two wickets for 17 runs in four overs.

Earlier, RCB had finished as runners-up on three occasions. On the other hand, Punjab Kings were playing only their second final and first since 2014. 

Full Squads:

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad: Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Mayank Agarawal, Rajat Patidar(c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma(w), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Dar Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Tim Seifert, Swapnil Singh, Tim David, Blessing Muzarabani, Nuwan Thushara, Mohit Rathee, Swastik Chikara, Abhinandan Singh

Punjab Kings Squad: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Josh Inglis(w), Shreyas Iyer(c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Kyle Jamieson, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Harpreet Brar, Suryansh Shedge, Praveen Dubey, Xavier Bartlett, Vishnu Vinod, Yash Thakur, Aaron Hardie, Kuldeep Sen, Mitchell Owen, Harnoor Singh, Musheer Khan, Pyla Avinash 

03 June 2025

23:35 IST

RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 Final: RCB Win IPL 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) end the 17-year wait to win their maiden IPL trophy after beating Punjab Kings (PBKS) by six runs in the final at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.

RCB 190/9 (20)

PBKS 184/7 (20)

23:12 IST

RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 Final: Bhuvneshwar Shines

Bhuvneshwar Kumar gives a big blow to Punjab Kings as he removes Nehal Wadhera and Marcus Stoinis in the same over at a crucial stage of the match.Punjab Kings now need 47 runs in 18 balls to win this IPL final. 

PBKS 144-6 (17 Ov)  

22:53 IST

RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 Final: RCB Bounce Back 

Punjab Kings were cruising in the run chase but RCB bounced back in the IPL 2025 final by taking the wicket of Prabhsimran Singh (8.3), Shreyas Iyer, (9.4) and Josh Inglis (12.1) in quick succession. Punjab Kings need 90 runs in 42 balls two win this final. 

PBKS 101-4 (13 Ov)

22:22 IST

RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 Final: Stat Alert

Most runs for an uncapped Indian batter in debut IPL season

475 - Priyansh Arya, 2025
473 - Devdutt Padikkal, 2020
439 - Shreyas Iyer, 2015
397 - Tilak Varma, 2022
391 - Rahul Tripathi, 2017
370 - Venkatesh Iyer, 2021

22:12 IST

RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 Final: Priyansh Departs

Josh Hazlewood gives RCB their first breakthrough by removing Priyansh Arya courtesy a stunning catch from Phil Salt at the boundary line under serious pressure. Josh Inglis, right handed bat, comes to the crease and joins Prabhsimran Singh in the run chase. 

PBKS 43-1 (5 Ov) 

21:54 IST

RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 Final: Good Start For PBKS

Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya give a good start to Punjab Kings in the run chase in the final. Both Prabhsimran, Priyansh have mixed caution with aggression so far.  

PBKS 28-0 (3) 

21:20 IST

RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 Final: Innings Break

Punjab Kings need 191 runs to win against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.

21:11 IST

RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 Final: Romario Departs

Arshdeep Singh gets his first wicket, removes Romario Shephard 

RCB: 189/7 (19.3)

21:07 IST

RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 Final: Jitesh Sharma Departs

Vijaykumar Vyshak wants to celebrate with a fist pump but controls himself. Length delivery from Vijaykumar Vyshak, Jitesh swung hard, inside edge onto back thigh and disturbing the off stump. Jitesh was looking dominant again and this is a big dent for RCB.

RCB: 173/6 (18)

20:50 IST

RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 Final: Liam Livingston Departs

Third wicket for Kylie Jamienson as he gets the wicket of Liam Livingston. Livingstone swung hard at this knee high freebie and missed. Swung too hard and lost shape, impact on the back thigh in front of leg stump. Strong appeal and the ump though for a while before saying out.

RCB: 168/5 (17)

20:50 IST

RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 Final: Liam Livingston Departs

Third wicket for Kylie Jamienson as he gets the wicket of Liam Livingston. Livingstone swung hard at this knee high freebie and missed. Swung too hard and lost shape, impact on the back thigh in front of leg stump. Strong appeal and the ump though for a while before saying out.

RCB: 168/5 (17)

20:27 IST

RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 Final: Virat Kohli Departs

Short ball into the pitch and rising tall. Virat looked to pull, got a big top edge. The bowler ran into the non-striker as he was attempting the catch because there was no one at mid-wicket. There was enough air time on the ball and Azmatullah could recover, gather speed, stretch full length and take it with both hands.

RCB: 132/4 (15)

20:05 IST

RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 Final: Rajat Patidar Departs

A celebappeal for LBW, umpire Jayaraman Madanagopal raises the finger, Patidar knew it would be futile to go up for the review and off he goes. Change of pace working wonders for Jamieson, another slower ball which dipped onto the right-hander. 

RCB: 97/3 (11)

20:03 IST

RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 Final: Mayank Agarwal Departs

Mayank backed himself on clearing the fielder in the deep with the slog-sweep, but he's played it a fraction too early, hits high on the bat, and lobs down to Arshdeep in the deep.

RCB: 61/2 (7)

19:42 IST

RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 Final: End Of Powerplay

At the end of the powerplay, Bengaluru has crossed the 50-run mark with Mayank Agrawal joining Virat Kohli at the crease as Phil Salt departs early.

RCB: 55/1 (6)

19:41 IST

RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 Final: Phil Salt Departs

A massive swipe, but it's gone nowhere in terms of distance, very high and towards mid-on - Shreyas back-tracked, got into an excellent position and that allowed him to stay still under the ball, takes it with ease, and the celebrations begin in the Punjab camp. 

RCB: 19/1 (2)

19:06 IST

RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 Final: Playing XI, Punjab Kings

Priyansh Arya, Josh Inglis(w), Shreyas Iyer(c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Kyle Jamieson, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal

19:05 IST

RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 Final: Playing XI, Royal Challengers Bengaluru 

Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Mayank Agarawal, Rajat Patidar(c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma(w), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood

19:04 IST

RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 Final: Captain's End

Patidar: We were also going to bowl. Pitch looks hard, will try to put a good score and put them under pressure. Till now we've played good cricket. It's just another game for us. It's a big stage but as I said it's just another away game for us. Same team. Pitch is looking good. I think it's a flat track, a mix of red and black soil.

Iyer: We're going to bowl. Only want to give positive signs to my mind and body. It's an amazing day. Crowd is electrifying. All we have to do is come here and cherish. Boys are in brilliant shape and mindset. All we spoke about in the team meeting is the more calm you are, the better. Nerves are fine. I won't say it's just like another game. It's the final and we're going to play like a final. Tremendous feeling just thinking about lifting the trophy. Same team.

18:30 IST

RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 Final: Toss Update 

Punjab Kings win the toss, elect to bowl first against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Final of IPL 2025. 

18:28 IST

RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 Final: Closing Ceremony Has Started

Closing ceremony of IPL 2025 has started at Ahmedabad ahead of much much-anticipated Clash between PBKS & RCB. 

18:18 IST

RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 Final: Head-to-Head: RCB vs PBKS 

The rivalry between RCB and PBKS has always been competitive and entertaining. Here's how they stack up:

Total Matches Played: 36

Wins by RCB: 18

Wins by PBKS: 18

17:58 IST

RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 Final: Josh Hazlewood: Purple Cap Contender

Hazlewood, with 21 wickets, threatens PBKS batsmen and can be a game-changer with his disciplined bowling in pressure IPL finals.

17:31 IST

RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 Final: Punjab's Spin Sensation

Yuzvendra Chahal is a doubtful starter, but PBKS have a good back-up in Harpreet Brar. The rest of the Punjab players are available.

17:19 IST

RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 Final: Phil Salt Returns For Final Clash

Phil Salt's availability for the IPL 2025 final against the Punjab Kings was under a threat. As he left after the qualifier 1, flying to the UK to attend the birth of his child, However, Salt returned to Ahmedabad early Tuesday morning, just hours before the final.

17:13 IST

RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 Final: Phil Salt In IPL 2025

Salt has been a pivotal player for RCB this season, amassing 387 runs in 12 matches at a strike rate of 175.90 and an average of 35.18. His presence at the top order, alongside Virat Kohli, has been instrumental in RCB's journey to the final. 

16:48 IST

RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 Final: How to Watch IPL 2025 Live

Catch the RCB vs PBKS IPL final live at 7:30 PM on June 3, 2025, from Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad a historic cricketing spectacle.

16:08 IST

RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 Final: Tim David’s Injury

David’s hamstring injury clouds RCB’s finishing strategy. If fit, he could replace Liam Livingstone and bolster RCB’s power-hitting.

15:37 IST

RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 Final: High Stakes for Both Captains

Shreyas Iyer aims for his second IPL title as captain, while Patidar looks to continue his leadership impact for RCB’s first-ever IPL win.

14:35 IST

RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 Final: No Result Scenario

If the match is washed out on both days, the team that finished higher in the league stage standings will be declared the IPL 2025 champion. In this case, Punjab Kings, having topped the league table, would be awarded the title.

14:33 IST

RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 Final: What Happens If Rain Disrupts the Final?

Extra Time Provision: On the scheduled match day, up to 120 minutes of additional time is allocated to accommodate weather-related delays.

Reserve Day: If the match cannot be completed today, it will continue on the reserve day, June 4.

14:04 IST

RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 Final: Weather Watch

Low rain risk on match day, but a reserve day is set for uninterrupted IPL 2025 final action.

13:33 IST

RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 Final: High-Scoring Venue

Known for big totals, teams batting first often score 200+ here. The final pitch offers mixed soil favoring both batsmen and bowlers.

13:01 IST

RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 Final: Punjab Kings’ Cinderella Story of IPL 2025

PBKS revived hopes with a coach-captain duo fostering local talent, breaking an 11-year playoff drought and chasing glory against all odds.

12:04 IST

RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 Final: Virat Kohli’s Quest for IPL Glory

Kohli seeks his first IPL title after eight consecutive 500+ run seasons, aiming to crown a monumental 12-month career with IPL success.

11:58 IST

RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 Final: RCB, PBKS, and Delhi Capitals

Known as IPL's “Holy Trinity” for their long wait, only one team will exit the trinity after this final, ending years of heartbreak.

11:38 IST

RCB vs PBKS, IPL 2025 Live: The Battle For 18 Years Of Wait

RCB and PBKS, IPL's original teams, have yet to lift the trophy. One will break their 17-year drought in this nail-biting final in Ahmedabad.

11:24 IST

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