The Indian Premier League (IPL) season 2025 was a historic tournament where both teams at the top of the IPL Ranking 2025, the Royal Challengers Bangalore and Punjab Kings, reached the final to win the trophy. After 18 years of waiting, Royal Challengers Bangalore won the title of IPL, defeating Punjab Kings by a close margin of 6 runs in this match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Final Showdown: RCB vs PBKS
The final of IPL 2025 was a close contest between two teams chasing their first-ever title.
RCB came in to bat first and scored 190 for 9 wickets. Virat Kohli contributed significantly, making 43 from 35 balls.
When PBKS came out to bat, Krunal Pandya bowled extremely well and took 2 wickets in 4 overs by giving up only 17 runs. By facing RCB veteran bowlers, PBKS fought very well. The RCB stopped PBKS at 184/7.
At last, RCB won the match by 6 runs and hoisted their very first IPL trophy!
Punjab Kings: A Valiant Effort
With the captaincy of Shreyas Iyer and coach Ricky Pointing, the PBKS team’s performance was surprising for everyone. They defeated every team to reach the top of the IPL Ranking list.
In the final match of IPL, PBKS bowlers like Arshdeep Singh and Kyle Jamieson eliminated 3 players each. Their batsman, Josh Inglis, played a quick 39 runs in 23 balls, and Shashank Singh played very hard at the end of the match. He scored 61 runs in 30 balls. PBKS fans were hoping for a ball more, so Shashank Singh finished the game, but they weren’t. And they lost the final match by a close margin of 6 runs.
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IPL Rankings 2025 Table
Rank | Team | Matches Played (M) | Wins (W) | Losses (L) | No Result (NR) | Points (PTS) | Net Run Rate (NRR) |
1 | Punjab Kings (PBKS) | 14 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 19 | +0.372 |
2 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) | 14 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 19 | +0.301 |
3 | Gujarat Titans (GT) | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 18 | +0.254 |
4 | Mumbai Indians (MI) | 14 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 16 | +1.142 |
5 | Delhi Capitals (DC) | 14 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 15 | +0.011 |
6 | Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | 14 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 13 | -0.241 |
7 | Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) | 14 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 12 | -0.376 |
8 | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | 14 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 12 | -0.305 |
9 | Rajasthan Royals (RR) | 14 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 8 | -0.549 |
10 | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | 14 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 8 | -0.647 |
Standout Performers of IPL 2025
- Sai Sudharsan (GT): As the leading run-scorer, Sudharsan scored 759 runs and earned the Orange Cap.
- Prasidh Krishna (GT): Krishna secured the Purple Cap with 25 wickets, indicating his outstanding bowling performance.
- Suryakumar Yadav (MI): He was awarded the Man of the Tournament of the season for his consistent performances.
Celebrations of winners
RCB’s victory was celebrated in a big way in Bengaluru. The fans were thrilled, and the team received a warm welcome. The Karnataka State Cricket Association also organized a special ceremony to honor the players.
Conclusion
IPL 2025 was a season of highs and lows, with historic victories, incredible performances, and unforgettable moments.
RCB’s rise to the top of the IPL standings was an inspiring one. It proved that with determination and teamwork, victory is achievable.
As fans look forward to the next season, memories of IPL 2025 will always be cherished as a defining moment in cricketing history.