RCB finally broke their 18-year-long IPL title drought with a thrilling six-run victory over Punjab Kings in the 2025 IPL final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Batting first, RCB posted 190/9 with Virat Kohli scoring 43 off 35 balls. Punjab Kings fought hard, but RCB’s bowlers, led by Krunal Pandya (2/17), held their nerve to restrict PBKS to 184/7, sealing the dramatic win.
The celebrations were wild—from Virat Kohli dropping to his knees in emotion to fans erupting across Bengaluru, even a wedding coming to a halt as guests cheered for RCB. Social media exploded with memes, cheers, and tears of joy, marking this as one of the most emotional IPL finales ever.