After 18 long years of heartbreaks and near-misses, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally laid their hands on the coveted Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy, defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) by six runs in a nail-biting final. The victory marked RCB’s first-ever IPL title, ending a wait that has spanned since the league’s inception in 2008.

Led by Rajat Patidar, RCB showed grit and resilience at the grand stage. Batting first after being put in, they managed a competitive 190 for 9 in their 20 overs. Virat Kohli, the face of RCB for years, played a crucial hand with a composed 43 off 35 balls. However, the innings never fully took off as RCB kept losing wickets at regular intervals. PBKS bowlers Arshdeep Singh (3/40) and Kyle Jamieson (3/48) applied constant pressure to keep the score in check.

Chasing 191 for victory, PBKS started strong but faltered in the middle overs. Despite a valiant effort, they could only manage 184 for 7 in their allotted 20 overs. RCB bowlers held their nerve in the crucial moments, with Bhuvneshwar Kumar (2/38) delivering tight lines and Krunal Pandya (2/17) producing a game-changing spell in the middle overs.

The match went down to the wire, with fans on the edge of their seats until the final over. The triumph sparked wild celebrations among RCB players and fans alike, finally breaking the jinx that had haunted the franchise for nearly two decades.

The win is not just a victory on the field but a moment of redemption and joy for generations of loyal RCB supporters. With this title, RCB has finally turned the page in its IPL legacy.

After 18 long years of heartbreaks and near-misses, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally laid their hands on the coveted Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy, defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) by six runs in a nail-biting final. The victory marked RCB’s first-ever IPL title, ending a wait that has spanned since the league’s inception in 2008.

Led by Rajat Patidar, RCB showed grit and resilience at the grand stage. Batting first after being put in, they managed a competitive 190 for 9 in their 20 overs. Virat Kohli, the face of RCB for years, played a crucial hand with a composed 43 off 35 balls. However, the innings never fully took off as RCB kept losing wickets at regular intervals. PBKS bowlers Arshdeep Singh (3/40) and Kyle Jamieson (3/48) applied constant pressure to keep the score in check.

Chasing 191 for victory, PBKS started strong but faltered in the middle overs. Despite a valiant effort, they could only manage 184 for 7 in their allotted 20 overs. RCB bowlers held their nerve in the crucial moments, with Bhuvneshwar Kumar (2/38) delivering tight lines and Krunal Pandya (2/17) producing a game-changing spell in the middle overs.

The match went down to the wire, with fans on the edge of their seats until the final over. The triumph sparked wild celebrations among RCB players and fans alike, finally breaking the jinx that had haunted the franchise for nearly two decades.

The win is not just a victory on the field but a moment of redemption and joy for generations of loyal RCB supporters. With this title, RCB has finally turned the page in its IPL legacy.