IPL 2025 Awards: Orange Cap, Purple, MVP- Full List After RCB Clinch Historic Maiden Title

Published: Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 1:23 [IST]

IPL 2025 Awards: Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally ended their long wait for IPL glory by clinching their maiden title in a nerve-wracking final against Punjab Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on June 3.

In a game that ebbed and flowed, RCB held their nerve to seal a six-run win, sending their loyal fanbase into raptures and putting an end to years of heartbreak.

Batting first after being put in by Punjab, RCB posted a competitive 190/9. Virat Kohli anchored the innings with a composed 43, while Rajat Patidar and Liam Livingstone chipped in with quickfire knocks. Despite a solid foundation, RCB lost wickets at regular intervals in the death overs, largely due to a disciplined bowling effort from Arshdeep Singh and Kyle Jamieson, who picked up three wickets each.

In reply, Punjab Kings were in the hunt for most of their chase. Josh Inglis led the charge with 39, while Shashank Singh's unbeaten 61 off 30 balls kept PBKS alive till the final over. But it was Krunal Pandya's spell that turned the tide.

His figures of 4-0-17-2 choked the run flow in the middle overs and derailed Punjab's momentum at a crucial juncture. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Yash Dayal held their nerve in the death, as Punjab finished at 184/7.

RCB's triumph was not just about the final-it was the culmination of a consistent season. Alongside their victory, the IPL 2025 awards celebrated the tournament's standout performers: