The IPL 2025 Final was held on June 3, 2025, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, featuring a historic clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS). Both teams were seeking their maiden IPL title, making this one of the most anticipated finals in the league’s 18-year history.
Match Summary
- Date: June 3, 2025
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
- Teams: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings
- Result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 6 runs
Scores
- RCB: 190/9 (20 overs)
- PBKS: 184/7 (20 overs)
RCB set a competitive target of 190, with contributions from their top and middle order. Punjab Kings, despite a strong chase, fell short by 6 runs, sealing RCB’s first-ever IPL title after three previous final losses.
Key Players
Royal Challengers Bengaluru:
- Virat Kohli
- Phil Salt
- Rajat Patidar
- Liam Livingstone
- Jitesh Sharma
- Tim David
- Krunal Pandya
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Josh Hazlewood
- Yash Dayal
- Suyash Sharma
Punjab Kings:
- Priyansh Arya
- Josh Inglis
- Shreyas Iyer
- Nehal Wadhera
- Shashank Singh
- Marcus Stoinis
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Vijaykumar Vyshak
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- Kyle Jamieson
- Arshdeep Singh
Notable Facts
- This final guaranteed a first-time IPL champion, as neither RCB nor PBKS had previously won the title3.
- RCB’s victory ended a 17-year wait and three previous final defeats, making it a landmark achievement for the franchise.
- The match was played in front of a packed crowd and preceded by a closing ceremony featuring Grammy Award winner Shankar Mahadevan and a tribute to India’s armed forces.
Broadcast and Streaming
- Television: Star Sports Network (India)
- Streaming: Jio Hotstar app and website (India)
Venue
The Narendra Modi Stadium, the world’s largest cricket stadium, hosted the final, adding grandeur to the occasion.
The Individudal Award Winners of IPL 2025
Orange Cap winner: Sai Sudharsan
Purple Cap winner: Prasidh Krishna
Super striker of the season: Vaibhav Suryavanshi
Fantasy King of the season: Sai Sudharsan
Most Sixes: Nicholas Pooran
Most Fours: Sai Sudharsan
Most Dot Balls: Mohammed Siraj
Catch of the Season: Kamindu Mendis
Fairplay Award: Chennai Super Kings
MVP of the Season: Suryakumar Yadav
Emerging Player of the Season: Sai Sudharsan
Pitch and Ground: DDCA
In summary:
RCB defeated PBKS by 6 runs in a thrilling IPL 2025 Final at Ahmedabad, finally lifting their first IPL trophy and bringing an end to one of the league’s longest title droughts.
