RCB Creates History: Wins IPL Trophy for the First Time After 17 Years
On June 3, 2025, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) created history by winning their first-ever IPL title, defeating Punjab Kings in a thrilling final. The 2025 IPL season began on a rough note for RCB, with just two wins in their first eight matches, leading to growing criticism and concern among fans. However, under the leadership of captain Rajat Patidar and head coach Andy Flower, the team regrouped with renewed strategy, gave chances to young talent, and maintained unity in the dressing room.
RCB made a stunning comeback mid-season with six consecutive wins, securing a place in the playoffs. They crushed Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1 to book a direct spot in the final. In the title clash, Punjab posted 189 runs batting first. Chasing 190, RCB suffered early setbacks, but a crucial partnership between Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar steadied the innings. Eventually, it was Jitesh Sharma who hit the winning runs, sealing a historic win for RCB.
Kohli scored over 700 runs in the season, reaffirming his status as the backbone of the team. Josh Hazlewood picked up 44 wickets, dominating with the ball, while skipper Patidar impressed with both leadership and over 450 runs. Bengaluru streets erupted in celebration after the victory, with fans flooding pubs, homes, and social media — where hashtags like #RCBChampions and #EeSalaCupNamde trended for hours. After 17 long years of heartbreak and hope, the IPL trophy finally made its way to Bengaluru
