The streets of Bengaluru turned into a sea of red and gold as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) celebrated their first-ever Indian Premier League (IPL) title with a grand victory parade, marking a historic moment for the franchise and its passionate fanbase.
Thousands of fans lined the streets, waving flags and chanting "RCB! RCB!" as the victorious squad, led by captain Rajat Patidar and star batsman Virat Kohli, made their way through the city. The atmosphere was electric, with music, dance, and uncontainable excitement filling every corner of the route.
The celebration didn’t end with the roadshow. RCB also announced a felicitation event to honour the players and coaching staff for their remarkable journey throughout IPL 2025. The event, hosted at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, offered fans a chance to see their heroes up close and relive key moments from the title-winning season.
RCB’s win over Punjab Kings in the IPL 2025 final ended an 18-year wait for a trophy. The emotional victory sparked widespread celebration across the nation, with Bengaluru becoming the epicentre of the cricketing world this week.
RCB Vs PBKS: Royal Challengers Bengaluru Crowned IPL 2025 Champions After 6-Run Win Over Punjab Kings, Secure Their First-Ever League Trophy
After years of heartbreak and relentless pursuit, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally claimed their maiden IPL title with a thrilling 6-run victory over Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the grand finale of IPL 2025. The match, held at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, saw RCB emerge victorious in front of a packed house, putting an emphatic end to a 18-year title drought.
RCB posted a total of 190/9 in 20 overs after being put into bat. The innings was anchored by star batter Virat Kohli, who scored a composed 43 off 35 balls, including 3 boundaries. Skipper Rajat Patidar added a quickfire 26 off 16 balls, striking 1 four and 2 sixes to give RCB crucial momentum during the middle overs. For Punjab Kings, Arshdeep Singh stood out with the ball, finishing with impressive figures of 3/40 in 4 overs, picking up key wickets and keeping RCB in check during the death overs.
Chasing 191 for victory, PBKS found themselves under pressure early and never truly recovered. Josh Inglis led the fightback with a blistering 39 off 23 balls (1 four, 4 sixes), while Shashank Singh chipped in with a valiant 61 off 30 balls, smashing 3 boundaries and 6 sixes. However, the disciplined RCB bowling attack held firm.
All-rounder Krunal Pandya was the standout performer with the ball for RCB, delivering a match-winning spell of 2/17 in his 4 overs, applying the brakes precisely when needed. RCB’s fielding and tight bowling in the death overs ensured that Punjab Kings were restricted to 184/7 in their 20 overs, falling short by 6 runs.
