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Ee Sala Cup Namdu!” Finally Comes True
After years of “almosts” and near-misses, RCB fans can finally scream in joy — the cup is theirs. This wasn’t just a win. It was a statement. A redemption arc. A dream fulfilled.
From heartbreaks to heroics, RCB are now etched in glory as the 2025 Champions.
Let the celebration begin.
Bengaluru Holds Its Breath as RCB Clutch a Last-Over Thriller
In a match that had every twist a cricket fan dreams of, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) edged out Punjab Kings by just 6 runs, defending 190 in a nail-biting finish. Shashank Singh nearly turned hero for Punjab, but RCB’s bowlers held their nerve at the death to seal a dramatic win.
Kohli Steadies, Middle-Order Fires for 190
RCB’s innings was a rollercoaster of momentum shifts. After the early loss of Phil Salt (16 off 9), Virat Kohli brought calm to the chaos with a classy 43 from 35 balls, anchoring the innings as wickets fell around him. Mayank Agarwal (24), Rajat Patidar (26), and Liam Livingstone (25) kept the scoreboard ticking with aggressive cameos, while Jitesh Sharma (24 off 10) added a short but explosive burst.
Despite losing 6 wickets in the last 5 overs, RCB clawed their way to 190/9, thanks also to a few extras and a couple of handy lower-order contributions.
Fall of Wickets: The collapse was dramatic — from 167/4 in the 17th over to 190 all out — with Arshdeep Singh (3/30) and Jamieson (3/48) triggering a tail-end crumble.
Shashank’s Blaze Too Late for Punjab
Punjab Kings responded with fire of their own. Priyansh Arya (24 off 19) and Prabhsimran Singh (26) gave a solid start. Josh Inglis lit the middle overs up with a sizzling 39 from just 23 deliveries. But it was Shashank Singh’s mind-blowing 61 off 30* that nearly pulled off a heist. His power-hitting, especially in the death overs, brought the target within touching distance.
Unfortunately for PBKS, RCB’s bowlers — particularly Bhuvneshwar Kumar (2/38) and Yash Dayal (1/18) — kept their cool under pressure. The target boiled down to 13 runs off the final over, but Dayal’s disciplined line and clever variation closed it out.
Krunal Pandya’s Game-Changing Spell
One of the quiet heroes of the game was Krunal Pandya, whose economical and impactful spell (4-0-17-2) stalled PBKS in the middle overs. He dismissed both Prabhsimran and Inglis just when Punjab looked to accelerate. His tight bowling proved vital in the larger scheme of things.
Final Scorecard Summary
RCB – 190/9 (20 Overs)
Top Scorers: Kohli 43, Patidar 26, Livingstone 25
Best Bowler (PBKS): Arshdeep Singh – 3/30
PBKS – 184/7 (20 Overs)
Top Scorer: Shashank Singh – 61*
Best Bowler (RCB): Krunal Pandya – 2/17
