RCB Clinches Maiden IPL Title After 18-Year Wait, Bags ₹20 Crore Prize

Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeat Punjab Kings by 6 runs in a thrilling final; PBKS awarded ₹12.5 crore as runners-up.

In a historic moment for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), the team secured their first-ever Indian Premier League (IPL) title by defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 6 runs in the 2025 final held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. RCB posted a total of 190/9, with PBKS managing 184/7 in their chase. Krunal Pandya’s exceptional bowling performance earned him the Player of the Match award. As champions, RCB received ₹20 crore in prize money, while PBKS took home ₹12.5 crore as runners-up.