IPL 2025 FINAL – RCB Breaks the Curse, Wins First-Ever IPL Trophy

Important Key Points for SSC and Other Govt Exams

  • IPL 2025 Winner: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
  • Runner-up: Punjab Kings (PBKS)
  • Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
  • Final Date: June 3, 2025
  • RCB’s Total: 190/9 (20 overs)
  • PBKS’s Total: 184/7 (20 overs)
  • Result: RCB won by 6 runs
  • RCB’s First IPL Title in 18 Seasons
  • RCB defeated PBKS earlier in Qualifier 1 as well
  • Punjab Kings beat Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2
  • RCB had earlier lost finals in 2009, 2011, and 2016

Complete Blog Article in English

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 concluded with an emotional and historic victory for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). On June 3, 2025, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, RCB defeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 6 runs, finally clinching their first-ever IPL trophy.

Match Recap: A Nail-Biting Finish

Batting first, RCB scored 190/9 in their allotted 20 overs, with important partnerships and explosive hitting in the death overs. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, the team put up a challenging score.

PBKS, in response, displayed determination and came close to victory. They reached 184/7, just 6 runs short, making it one of the most thrilling finals in IPL history. The match was alive till the very last ball.

RCB’s Road to Victory

RCB had an outstanding IPL 2025 season. They ended among the top two in the league stage. In Qualifier 1, held on May 29, 2025, RCB defeated PBKS by 8 wickets, directly qualifying for the final.

RCB’s team showed remarkable consistency in both batting and bowling throughout the tournament, and it all came together in the final.

Punjab Kings: Close Yet Again

PBKS, despite losing to RCB in Qualifier 1, bounced back by defeating Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2. They entered the final with hopes of clinching their maiden title, but once again, victory slipped through their hands.

Their journey was commendable, but the wait for their first title continues.

RCB’s First Title After 18 Years

RCB had reached the IPL finals three times before – 2009, 2011, and 2016 – but faced heartbreak every time. The 2025 win finally ended their 18-year title drought, making this victory emotional and historic for millions of fans.

This win symbolized team effort, belief, and long-term persistence, earning RCB a new legacy in IPL history.

IPL Winners (2008–2025)

  • 2008 – Rajasthan Royals
  • 2009 – Deccan Chargers
  • 2010 – Chennai Super Kings
  • 2011 – Chennai Super Kings
  • 2012 – Kolkata Knight Riders
  • 2013 – Mumbai Indians
  • 2014 – Kolkata Knight Riders
  • 2015 – Mumbai Indians
  • 2016 – Sunrisers Hyderabad
  • 2017 – Mumbai Indians
  • 2018 – Chennai Super Kings
  • 2019 – Mumbai Indians
  • 2020 – Mumbai Indians
  • 2021 – Chennai Super Kings
  • 2022 – Gujarat Titans
  • 2023 – Chennai Super Kings
  • 2024 – Kolkata Knight Riders
  • 2025 – Royal Challengers Bangalore

Match Summary

  • Winner: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
  • Runner-up: Punjab Kings (PBKS)
  • Final Score:
    • RCB: 190/9 (20 overs)
    • PBKS: 184/7 (20 overs)
  • Result: RCB won by 6 runs
  • Date: June 3, 2025
  • Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

Static GK Section (For MCQ)

Narendra Modi Stadium, Gujarat

  • City: Ahmedabad
  • State: Gujarat
  • Capacity: Largest cricket stadium in the world (~132,000)
  • Opened: Reconstructed in 2020
  • Famous for: Hosting major international matches and IPL finals

Gujarat (State Info)

  • Capital: Gandhinagar
  • CM (as of 2025): Bhupendra Patel
  • Governor: Acharya Devvrat
  • Important Rivers: Narmada, Tapi, Sabarmati
  • National Parks: Gir National Park, Blackbuck National Park
  • Famous Stadium: Narendra Modi Stadium

Potential MCQs for Exams

Q1. Who won the IPL 2025 title?
A. Chennai Super Kings
B. Mumbai Indians
C. Royal Challengers Bangalore
D. Punjab Kings
Answer: C. Royal Challengers Bangalore

Q2. What was the margin of RCB’s win in the IPL 2025 final?
A. 4 runs
B. 5 runs
C. 6 runs
D. 8 runs
Answer: C. 6 runs

Q3. Where was the IPL 2025 final played?
A. Eden Gardens
B. Wankhede Stadium
C. M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
D. Narendra Modi Stadium
Answer: D. Narendra Modi Stadium

Q4. How many times had RCB previously reached the IPL final before 2025?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
Answer: C. Three

Q5. Which team did Punjab Kings defeat to enter the IPL 2025 final?
A. RCB
B. Gujarat Titans
C. Mumbai Indians
D. Chennai Super Kings
Answer: C. Mumbai Indians

Q6. What is the seating capacity of Narendra Modi Stadium?
A. 90,000
B. 100,000
C. 120,000
D. Around 132,000
Answer: D. Around 132,000