IPL 2025: RCB lift long-awaited trophy, become IPL champions – Deccan Herald

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Virat Kohli and Royal Challengers Bengaluru ended an 18-year title drought by clinching their first-ever IPL trophy with a thrilling six-run win over Punjab Kings at the IPL 2025.
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The final turned out to be a battle of nerves and RCB certainly channelled their years of disappointment and pain to come back roaring in the contest and seal a commanding victory.
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Despite RCB’s batting struggles and a sluggish 43 off 35 balls from star batter Virat Kohli, a passionate crowd stood firmly behind their team as they managed to post 190/9.
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RCB’s total appeared modest at the break, yet their bowlers held their nerve and applied relentless pressure to tilt the game their way.
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With 29 runs required in the final over, RCB’s victory was all but confirmed when Josh Hazlewood delivered back-to-back dot balls.
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Shashank Singh’s valiant unbeaten 61 off 30 balls (3 fours, 6 sixes) wasn’t enough, as Punjab Kings fell short at 184/7.
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Josh Inglis (39 off 23 balls, 1x4s, 4x6s) made every opportunity count when it came to hitting towards midwicket, but Pandya had him caught at long-on in the 13th over.
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Krunal Pandya celebrates with Liam Livingstone after taking the wicket of Josh Inglis.
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In front of more than 91,000 fans at Ahmedabad’s colossal cricket stadium, Kohli led the way with a 43-run knock which proved enough to edge out Punjab Kings, who fell short at 184/7.
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