IPL 2025 Final: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings – Match Scorecard & Highlights

June 04, 2025

IPL 2025 Final: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings – Match Scorecard & Highlights






The IPL 2025 final delivered a thrilling contest between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS), culminating in a historic victory for RCB. Held at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium on June 3, 2025, the match was a testament to the excitement and unpredictability of the Indian Premier League.indiatimes.com

🏆 Match Summary

  • Result: RCB defeated PBKS by 6 runs

  • Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

  • Date: June 3, 2025

  • RCB Innings: 190/9 (20 overs)

  • PBKS Innings: 184/7 (20 overs)

This victory marked RCB's maiden IPL title, ending an 18-year wait and silencing critics who had labeled them underachievers .reuters.com

🏏 RCB Innings – Batting Highlights

RCB's innings began with early setbacks, but key contributions ensured a competitive total:sports.ndtv.com+5indiatimes.com+5economictimes.indiatimes.com+5

  • Phil Salt fell early to Kyle Jamieson.

  • Mayank Agarwal added 24 runs before being dismissed by Yuzvendra Chahal.

  • Rajat Patidar scored 26 runs but was sent back by Jamieson.

  • Virat Kohli top-scored with 43 runs off 35 balls, anchoring the innings.

  • Jitesh Sharma contributed 24 runs.

  • Liam Livingstone made 25 runs before falling to Vyshak.

  • Romario Shepherd provided a late surge with 17 runs off 9 balls.en.wikipedia.orgthetimes.co.uk+1reuters.com+1

Despite these efforts, RCB managed only 190/9 in their allotted 20 overs.reuters.com+2economictimes.indiatimes.com+2en.wikipedia.org+2

🧠 PBKS Innings – A Close Chase

Chasing 191, PBKS faced early challenges:thetimes.co.uk+4economictimes.indiatimes.com+4reuters.com+4

Despite Shashank's efforts, PBKS fell short, ending at 184/7, losing by 6 runs.indiatimes.com

🏅 Key Performers

  • Krunal Pandya (RCB): Named Player of the Match for his crucial 2-wicket haul and 12 dot balls, stifling PBKS's chase.

  • Virat Kohli (RCB): Anchored the innings with 43 runs, leading from the front.

  • Shashank Singh (PBKS): Played a lone hand with an unbeaten 61*, showcasing resilience.indiatimes.com

📝 Match Scorecard

RCB Innings

  • Phil Salt: 1 run (2 balls)

  • Mayank Agarwal: 24 runs (17 balls)

  • Rajat Patidar: 26 runs (18 balls)

  • Virat Kohli: 43 runs (35 balls)

  • Jitesh Sharma: 24 runs (20 balls)

  • Liam Livingstone: 25 runs (18 balls)

  • Romario Shepherd: 17 runs (9 balls)

  • Krunal Pandya: 1 run (2 balls)

  • Bhuvneshwar Kumar: 0 runs (1 ball)indianexpress.com+1m.economictimes.com+1thetimes.co.uk

Extras: 9 (wides)
Total: 190/9 (20 overs)reuters.com+5punjabkingsipl.in+5en.wikipedia.org+5cricketnmore.com+3en.wikipedia.org+3economictimes.indiatimes.com+3

PBKS Innings

Extras: 11 (8 leg byes, 3 wides)
Total: 184/7 (20 overs)punjabkingsipl.in+2en.wikipedia.org+2indiatimes.com+2

🏆 RCB's Historic Victory

This win marked RCB's first IPL title, ending an 18-year wait and silencing critics who had labeled them underachievers . The team's balanced performance, with contributions from both batsmen and bowlers, showcased their growth and determination.en.wikipedia.org+4reuters.com+4indiatimes.com+4

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