Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally buried years of heartbreak and memes as they clinched their first-ever IPL title, defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) by six runs in a thrilling final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
In a fairytale twist, it was Rajat Patidar, captaining the side for the first time in IPL 2025, who scripted the historic win—ending RCB’s 18-year title drought and delivering on the franchise’s long-standing promise: “Ee Sala Cup Namde.”
Unexpected Captain, Unbelievable Triumph
When RCB parted ways with Faf du Plessis after IPL 2024, many assumed Virat Kohli would return as captain. Instead, the franchise surprised everyone by appointing Patidar, a move met with skepticism given his lack of leadership experience in the IPL.
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Yet, Patidar proved his doubters wrong, leading with composure and tactical brilliance to take RCB all the way. At 32, he now stands tall among IPL’s most iconic captains—having done what legends like Dravid, Kumble, and even Kohli couldn’t.
The Final: A Tight, Tactical Battle
Batting first, RCB posted 190/9, a fighting total on a balanced surface. Virat Kohli top-scored with 43 off 35, while Patidar chipped in with a quick 26 off 16. Despite not firing on all cylinders, the batting unit managed to set a competitive target.
PBKS, in reply, started strong but faltered under pressure. Krunal Pandya’s key breakthroughs and a stunning 17th over from Bhuvneshwar Kumar, where he dismissed Nehal Wadhera and Marcus Stoinis in three balls, shut the door on Punjab’s hopes.
RCB’s Moment of Redemption
The final over saw PBKS needing a miracle. When it didn’t come, RCB erupted in jubilation. Virat Kohli, overwhelmed by emotion, fell to the ground in tears as his teammates swarmed him. The moment captured the culmination of 18 seasons of resilience, failure, and undying fan belief.
From memes to medals, from heartbreak to history—RCB are finally IPL champions. And it was made possible by the most unexpected hero: Rajat Patidar, a first-time captain, who embraced the pressure and rewrote the franchise’s legacy forever.
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