Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) ended their 18-year-long wait for an IPL championship by defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the IPL 2025 final at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium. RCB posted a total of 190/9, with Virat Kohli scoring 43 runs, but his effort was overshadowed by a sluggish batting performance. PBKS, chasing a target of 191, started strongly with openers Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh, but key wickets slowed their progress. Krunal Pandya was instrumental for RCB, taking 2/17 and dismissing dangerous Josh Inglis. Romario Shepherd also made a significant impact, claiming the vital wicket of Shreyas Iyer. Despite a valiant effort by PBKS, including a late fightback with Shashank Singh smashing 22 runs in the final over, they fell short by 6 runs, ending at 184/7. This victory marks RCB's first IPL title after multiple near-misses, with Virat Kohli emotional and in tears after lifting the trophy. The match was preceded by a grand opening ceremony, national celebrations, and support from notable figures like former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who expressed his support for RCB due to his Bangalore connection. The final was also notable for a weather forecast with a 66% chance of rain, but conditions cleared in time for the match. RCB's win was celebrated widely, with fans and city restaurants experiencing a surge in excitement and activity.