RCB title celebration go wild as police forced use to lathis
After defeating Punjab Kings in an exciting final, Royal Challengers Bengaluru won their maiden IPL championship, igniting wild celebrations in Bengaluru. But when the festive street festivities in Kalaburagi surrounding SVP Chowk descended into chaos, cops had to step in. Though the celebrations went on, officers were criticized for taking disproportionate steps against the supporters who were rejoicing after videos showed them using force to control the masses.
RCB vs PBKS: IPL 2025 Final Match Highlights and Full Analysis
The IPL 2025 finale gave fans a spectacular cricketing showdown as Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) took on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in what was arguably one of the most thrilling finals in IPL history. After years of near misses and heartbreaks, both teams had everything to prove — and they delivered a blockbuster contest that kept viewers on the edge of their seats.
In this blog post, we cover every key detail of the RCB vs PBKS final: match summary, top performers, key moments, and the impact of this match on both franchises.
Match Overview: RCB vs PBKS – IPL 2025 Final
- Date: Jun 3, 2025
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
- Result: RCB won by 6 runs
- Player of the Match: Krunal Pandya
It was a high-pressure match with intense drama, stunning batting, and smart bowling. Both RCB and PBKS came in with powerful lineups and hunger for their first IPL trophy, but RCB finally broke their title drought with a historic win.
RCB vs PBKS – Scorecard Summary
🔴 Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB): 192/6 (20 Overs)
- Virat Kohli – 43 (35 balls)
- Rajat Patidar – 26 (16 balls)
- Jitesh Sharma – 24 (10 balls)
- Arshdeep Singh – 3/40
- Kyle Jamieson – 3/48
🔵 Punjab Kings (PBKS): 184/8 (20 Overs)
- Shashank Singh – 61 (30 balls)
- Josh Inglis – 39 (23 balls)
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 2/38
- Krunal Pandya – 2/17
Fan Reactions to RCB vs PBKS Final
Social media was flooded with emotional reactions after the RCB vs PBKS final. From memes to celebrations and tributes to Kohli, fans made this finale a trending topic across platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and YouTube.