RCB vs PBKS Highlights, IPL 2025 Final: Virat Kohli in tears as Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinch maiden title

RCB vs PBKS Live: Rajat Patidar had a special mention of Virat Kohli after winning the IPL trophy in his first year as RCB skipper. He asserted that 190 was a par score at the ground and credited Krunal Pandya for his match-winning spell.

“I think it is really special for me and special for Virat Kohli and all the fans who have supported for years. They deserve it. After the Qualifier 1, at that time we thought we could do this. I think 190 was a good score on this track because it was a bit slow. The way bowlers executed their plans was tremendous to watch. He's a wicket-taking bowlers. Whenever I come under pressure, I look for KP. Suyash also bowled really well throughout the season. And all the fast bowlers - Bhuvi, Yash, Hazlewood and the way Romario came in and the way he gave 2-3 overs and the breakthrough was special. For me it's a great opportunity to do captaincy under him and it was a great learning for me. As I said he deserves it more than anyone else. Virat Kohli and all the fans. Everyone who has supported - the management, support staff - the way they've supported the players was beautiful. I just want to say one line for the fans - Ee sala Cup Namdu,” Patidar said after winning IPL title.

RCB vs PBKS Live: Shreyas Iyer admitted getting dejected by the result, but he credited Krunal Pandya for his impressive bowling, which stopped them in the big-ticket finale.

“Dejected to be honest but the way our boys came up to the occasion, it wasn’t meant to be but lot of credit goes to the support staff, the owners and everyone else who’s participated in this. Considering the last game, I personally felt that 200 was a par score. They bowled brilliantly, especially Krunal, he carries a lot of experience. I believe that was the turning point. I am very proud of each and every individual who has participated in this team. There are a lot of youngsters who are playing their first season, they’ve shown a lot of fearlessness. We wouldn’t be here without them, kudos to them. We have to be here and win the trophy next year. The way we turned up to each and with a belief of saying we can win this game. Hopefully we can be here next season and play some good cricket,” Shreyas Iyer said after losing the IPL final.

RCB vs PBKS Live: Here is the list of individual award winners in this season of IPL.

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

RCB vs PBKS Live: Check the stars of the IPL 2025 final, who won what after the thrilling clash!

Superstriker of the Match: Jitesh Sharma

Fantasy King of the Match: Shashank Singh

Super Sixes of the Match: Shashank Singh

On the go Fours: Priyansh Arya

Most dot balls: Krunal Pandya

Player of the match: Krunal Pandya

RCB vs PBKS Live: RCB wicketkeeper batter Jitesh Sharma dedicated the title win to Virat Kohli and once again said he played this season for him.

“I am very happy for Kohli because he has been with this franchise for 18 years and has been waiting for a trophy for 18 years. I can understand as a human how it feels if you wait for 18 years. I have said this before the start of this tournament as well, when you play for someone else you end up doing extraordinary things. When you play for yourself, you end up playing a bit conservatively and also feel a bit insecure, but when you want to do something for someone, something magical happens and that's what happened tonight,” Jitesh told broadcasters.

RCB vs PBKS Live: Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle are reunited as the holy trinity finally got to say, “Ee sala cup namdu” in unison.

Virat Kohli made sure to acknowledge AB de Villiers' immense contribution to RCB, stating that this victory belongs to him just as much as it does to the current squad.

“What ABD has done for the franchise is tremendous, told him 'this win is as much yours as it is ours. I want you to celebrate with us'. He's been the POTM most times in the franchise despite being retired for four years. Tells you the impact he's had on the league, team and me. He deserves to be on the podium, lifting the cup,” Kohli said about ABD.

RCB vs PBKS Live: Virat Kohli opened up after winning his maiden IPL title and asserted he gave every ounce of his energy for this.

“This win is as much for the fans as it is for the team. It's been 18 long years. I've given this team my youth, prime and experience. I've tried to win it every season, gave it everything I have. To finally have it is an unbelievable feeling. Never thought this day would come, I was overcome with emotion after the last ball was bowled. Gave each and every ounce of my energy and it's an amazing feeling,” Kohli told broadcasters.

RCB vs PBKS Live: Virat Kohli couldn't control his emotions and was in tears as his wait is finally over. He is an IPL champion now, RCB are IPL winners now - the drought is over. They have rewritten history now. 

RCB vs PBKS Live: Virat Kohli in tears as Royal Challengers Bengaluru win their maiden IPL title. The RCB players ran towards Kohli to hug him as he has achieved his dream, and the long wait is finally over. Shashank Singh tried hard and smashed 22 runs in the last over but they were still short of 6 runs. What a moment. RCB have done it! 

RCB vs PBKS Live: 13 runs came off Bhuvneshwar Kumar's penultimate over as he has left plenty for Josh Hazlewood to defend in he final over. 29 runs required now and Shashank Singh will try to do the unthinkable but it is going to be extremely tough. PBKS  162/7 in 19 overs

RCB vs PBKS Live: Yash Dayal joins the party and dismisses Azmatullah Omarzai for 1 on the second ball of the over as Royal Challengers Bengaluru can sniff their maiden IPL title now. The required run rate is now over 20 and Punjab are seven down. PBKS  150/7 in 18 overs

RCB vs PBKS Live: Bhuvneshwar Kumar strikes again and claims the massive wicket of Marcus Stoinis here. He was hit for a six on the previous ball and then executed a brilliant ball wide of the off-stump to get him trapped behind the stumps at short third man. PBKS 142/6 in 16.4 overs

RCB vs PBKS Live: Bhuvneshwar Kumar claimed the wicket of Nehal Wadhera on the second ball of the over to pile up pressure on Punjab Kings here. It's Royal Challengers Bengaluru game from here and Punjab are losing the momentum completely. PBKS 136/6 in 16.2 overs

RCB vs PBKS Live: Shashank Singh with a couple of sixes to Josh Hazlewood to put some pressure back on Royal Challengers Bengaluru here. Shashank has done it in the past for Punjab and they want him to do it on the massive stage. Meanwhile, RCB have lost both their reviews. PBKS 136/4 in 16 overs

RCB vs PBKS Live: Shashank Singh and Nehal Wadhera have decided to take on the RCB bowlers as the duo collected much-needed boundaries in Romario Shepherd's boundaries. Shashank Singh hit a four on the first ball, while Nehal Wadhera smashed a six as 13 runs came off the over. PBKS 119/4 in 15 overs

RCB vs PBKS Live: Suyash Sharma into the attack after time-out and he delivered a tight over with five runs coming off it. The required run rate is over 14 now, which is not a good sign for Punjab Kings despite having Marcus Stoinis sitting in the dugout waiting for his chance. PBKS 106/4 in 14 overs

RCB vs PBKS Live: Krunal Pandya gets the massive wicket of Josh Inglis and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have strengthened their position in the game. Inglish charged down the ground and hit him on long-on where Liam Livingstone was there to grab a regulation catch. PBKS 98/4 in 12.1 overs

RCB vs PBKS Live: The RCB bowlers keep bowling short balls to Josh Inglis and he continues to smash them for sixes. Romario Shepherd made the same mistake and got hammered as 10 runs came off his. PBKS 98/3 in 12 overs

RCB vs PBKS Live: Krunal Pandya got hit for a six on the first ball of the over by Josh Inglis, but he bounced back in a terrific way and ended up giving just seven runs off the over. Excellent from the left-arm spinner to slow things down. PBKS 88/3 in 11 overs

RCB vs PBKS Live: Romario Shepherd provides the big blow to Punjab Kings and claims the massive wicket of Shreyas Iyer for just 1. A lazy attempt from Iyer to play the cut shot and he edged it behind the stumps to Jitesh Sharma. Massive blow for Punjab Kings in the chase. PBKS 79/3 in 9.4 overs

RCB vs PBKS Live: Krunal Pandya gets the wicket of Prabhsimran Singh after the strategic time-out. It was tossed up from Krunal, and Prabsimran Singh was beaten in the flight. Bhuvneshwar Kumar made no mistake in grabbing the catch. Prabh departs for 26. PBKS 72/2 in 8.3 overs

RCB vs PBKS Live: Spin from both ends as Suyash Sharma into the attack to create some impact, but Josh Inglis slammed him for a maximum. Prabhsimran Singh also breaks the shackles to hit another one here. A big over for Punjab Kings, which was the need of the hour for them. PBKS 70/1 in 8 overs

RCB vs PBKS Live: Krunal Pandya into the attack and he slows things down with a tight over here. The two Punjab Kings batters fail to hit him for boundaries and only three runs came off his first over. His next three overs are going to be crucial in the final. PBKS 55/1 in 7 overs

RCB vs PBKS Live: Josh Inglis finishes the powerplay on a high with a six while RCB lost a review in a poor fashion here. 9 runs came off the over and PBKS 52/1 after powerplay as the match hangs in balance at the moment. PBKS 52/1 in 6  overs