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Who Won IPL 2025?: IPL 2026 is set to begin very soon; with just a few days remaining, the opening match will be played on March 28th between the defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Every IPL season brings with it a new wave of excitement, but the year 2025 has been etched forever in the pages of history. There was only one question on the minds of fans, Who won IPL 2025? An 18-year-long wait finally came to an end, and the dream of "Ee Sala Cup Namde" became a reality.
Who won the IPL 2025 trophy? – RCB's Historic Victory and Maiden Title
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The official winner of IPL 2025 is Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). In a thrilling final match played on June 3, 2025, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, RCB defeated the Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 6 runs to lift their maiden IPL trophy.
This victory was a monumental gift to the millions of loyal fans—and especially to Virat Kohli—who, in his 18th season, finally got his hands on the coveted trophy.
IPL 2025 Final Match Scorecard: RCB vs PBKS
The final match was contested between two teams that were both in pursuit of their first-ever title. The match scorecard unfolded as follows:
| Description | Details |
|---|---|
| Winner | Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) |
| Runner-up | Punjab Kings (PBKS) |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| RCB Score | 190/9 (20 Overs) |
| PBKS Score | 184/7 (20 Overs) |
| Result | RCB won by 6 runs |
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Who Wins the IPL Final in 2025? – Key Performers and Top Heroes
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RCB won the IPL 2025 title. In the final match, several players delivered magnificent performances that turned the tide of the game in RCB's favor
- Virat Kohli (RCB): He played a composed innings of 43 runs off 35 balls, which laid the foundation for the team's total.
- Krunal Pandya (RCB): The true hero of the final, he claimed 2 crucial wickets while conceding just 17 runs in his 4 overs.
- Shashank Singh (PBKS): He kept Punjab in the contest right until the very last ball, playing an explosive innings of 61* runs off 30 balls, though he ultimately fell short of guiding his team to victory.
- Arshdeep Singh (PBKS): Delivering a stellar bowling performance for Punjab, he finished with figures of 3/40.
Full List of IPL 2025 Award Winners (Orange & Purple Cap)
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While RCB lifted the trophy, players from other teams also made their dominance felt throughout the entire season
- Orange Cap: Sai Sudharsan (GT) – 759 runs.
- Purple Cap: Prasidh Krishna (GT) – 25 wickets.
- Most Valuable Player (MVP): Suryakumar Yadav (MI).
- Player of the Match (Final): Krunal Pandya (RCB).
- Emerging Player of the Season: Sai Sudharsan (GT).
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