Did you know RCB reached the final after 9 years? The team that has a strong fan base finally ignites hope in their eyes. After dominating the Punjab Kings in qualifier 1, they secured their position in the IPL final 2025.
In this blog, we will see the RCB team’s hard work in the past years, why fans still believe in them and how they have succeeded in this IPL 2025 tournament.
RCB's Journey to the IPL 2025 Final
In Qualifier 1 at Mullanpur’s Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, RCB performed well. They chose to bowl first and performed well by limiting the Punjab Kings to only 101 runs. Josh Hazlewood and Suyash Sharma were the main contributors, each with three wickets.
While chasing the small target, Phil Salt contributed a quick and powerful innings, making 50 runs off just 23 balls. All thanks to him, RCB won the game comfortably within 10 overs, losing merely two wickets.
RCB Final Match List: A Glimpse into the Past
RCB’s history in IPL finals has been a roller coaster:
- 2009: Deccan Chargers defeated the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL Final of 2009. The Deccan Chargers won this match by 6 wickets.
- 2011: RCB’s all-time competitor, CSK, defeated them by 58 runs in the IPL 2011 final match.
- 2016: RCB lost the 2016 IPL final match against the Sunrisers Hyderabad by a close margin of 9 runs.
- 2025: This qualifier for the final match of the IPL 2025 marked their fourth IPL final; their supporters believe in them and have a strong belief that they will win the title of IPL 2025.
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Royal Challengers vs Punjab Kings: A Rivalry Revisited
The cricket rivalry between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has always been thrilling in the history of IPL, with numerous nail-biting close matches. This year, during the 2025 season, their encounters have been intense.
On April 18th, PBKS won the first game, displaying intelligent strategies.
Within two days, on April 20th, RCB bounced back strongly with a strong victory, courtesy of their mighty batting.
The most crucial match was played on May 29th in Qualifier 1. RCB won this match to secure their spot in the final.
PBKS have won 18 matches and RCB 17 from a total of 35. This indicates how competitive and thrilling their rivalry has been, with every match hanging in the balance.
Team | Won | Lost |
Royal Challengers Bangalore | 17 | 18 |
Punjab Kings | 18 | 17 |
RCB's Recent Form: Building Momentum
RCB’s performance in the IPL 2025 was extremely good. They are standing in the 2nd position at the IPL point table.
Team | Match played | Won | Lost | Draw |
RCB | 14 | 9 | 4 | 1 |
The Wait Continues: Will 2025 Be RCB's Year?
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) is preparing for their fourth IPL final, and fans are wondering if 2025 will be their year to lift the trophy. The team is solid with experienced players such as Virat Kohli, Josh Hazlewood, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and talented young stars such as Phil Salt and Suyash Sharma.
Their massive victory against Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1 proved how well they are performing, with excellent bowling and aggressive batting. This has made the team very confident. Fans believe that this fine combination of experience and skill will take RCB to their first-ever IPL championship.