By Priyanka Roshan | June 4, 2025
After 18 years and four final losses, RCB, led by Rajat Patidar, finally clinched their maiden IPL title by defeating Punjab Kings on June 3, 2025.
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RCB, runners-up in 2009, 2011, and 2016, finally triumphed at Narendra Modi Stadium, thanks to Krunal Pandya’s match-defining 2/17 in the final.
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RCB fans and players held on through heartbreaks for nearly two decades. Their belief and resilience finally turned into a historic win.
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Years of effort, emotion, and unwavering passion led RCB to rewrite their legacy and seize the moment they had always dreamed of.
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After 267 IPL games and no title, Virat Kohli broke down in tears—his dream finally fulfilled, making the moment even more iconic.
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Kohli honoured AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle, bringing them on stage, proving the win belonged to everyone who built RCB’s legacy.
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With emotional family moments and roaring fans, the final felt like a celebration of an entire community, not just a cricket match.
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RCB’s first title came through years of belief and effort. They manifested this day—and through sheer will, finally made it happen.
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Fans across India erupted with joy as RCB’s win ended an 18-year wait, turning the IPL 2025 final into a national celebration.
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Bengaluru came alive with fireworks and cheers, as streets turned red and gold, echoing chants of “Ee Sala Cup Namde” in victory.
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