RCB vs PBKS Highlights: Bengaluru Lifts Maiden IPL Trophy After 17-Year Wait

RCB vs PBKS Match Updates: Calling It A Night!

Well...Here it is, Here it where the mega league of Indian cricket ends... On June 3 2025 where IPL found their new champion, RCB and Punjab Kings lift the runners-up trophy. 

It was an absolute cracker of a season to watch and I, Soumyajit Dutta, on behalf of OneCricket and my friend Akash Saini is signing off for the night, and for the season. Have a tight sleep RCB fans and Punjab, better luck next time... Till then, see you guys in the next season!

RCB vs PBKS Match: Orange Cap Winner!

B Sai Sudharsan bags the Orange Cap for IPL 2025. He had a stellar season with 759 runs from his 15 innings at a strike rate of 156.17. He also had the average of 54.21 throughout his knocks.

RCB vs PBKS Match: Purple Cap Winner!

Prasidh Krishna bags the Purple Cap this year with 25 wickets from his 15 innings and he bowled at an economy rate of 8.27!!

RCB vs PBKS Match: Men Of The Season🏆

• Most Valuable Player of the Season: Suryakumar Yadav (MI) [320.5 mvp points]
• Super Striker of the Season: Vaibhav Suryavanshi (RR) [SR: 207]
• Emerging Player of the Season: B Sai Sudharsan (GT)
• Most Sixes in the Season: Nicholas Pooran (LSG) [40 sixes]
• Most Fantasy points in the Season: B Sai Sudharsan (GT) [1495 points]
• Fair Play Award of the Season: Chennai Super Kings
• Best Catch of the Season: Kamindu Mendis (SRH) [vs CSK to dismiss Dewald Brevis]
• Most Dot balls bowled in the Season: Mohammed Siraj (GT) [151 dots]
• Most Fours in the Season: B Sai Sudharsan (GT) [88 fours]

RCB vs PBKS Updates: Player Of The Match!

Krunal Pandya bags the Player Of The Match today! The man who turned the game on its heads... 2/17 was his figure in a pivotal moment when Punjab was firing all guns...

RCB vs PBKS Match: The Kohli Charisma!

Call it fate or pure coincidence, this moment was meant to be! The date, 3rd June 2025, adds up to 18 (3 + 6 + 2 + 0 + 2 + 5 = 18). It's also the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League. And in a storybook ending, it's Jersey Number 18 - Virat Kohli - who finally lifts the IPL trophy. Destiny clearly had a script, and tonight, it was written for RCB.

RCB vs PBKS Match Updates: Raw Emotions Everywhere

From 'Ee Sala Cup Namde' to 'Ee Sala Cup Namdu'—the prophecy fulfilled. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru have made history!

What a heartwarming moment this is for every RCB fan! The iconic trio of Virat Kohli, Chris Gayle, and AB de Villiers, the pillars of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s legacy, are walking together, sharing a few words, embracing each other, and soaking in the emotion of the occasion.

RCB vs PBKS Updates: Kohli's Words After The Win

"This win is as much for the fans as for the team. It's been 18 long years. I've given this team, my youth, my prime. I have given everything I have. It's an unbelievable feeling, I never though the day will come. I have given each and every ounce of my energy to this team and winning the IPL finally is a dream come true.

What AB is done for the franchise is absolutely tremendous. I told him before the game this is as much yours than ours and you have to celebrate with us. He has put an impact on this team, this league and on myself as well. He deserves to be on that podium with us lifting that cup tonight," said Virat kohli!

RCB vs PBKS Live: Match Report📖

Whoof!! So, History has been made here at Ahmedabad as Bengaluru lifts their maiden IPL trophy after a long long wait. Let's take a look at how things went on the field!!

Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured their maiden IPL title in a nail-biting final against Punjab Kings, winning by 6 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Batting first, RCB posted a competitive 190/9, anchored by key contributions from Virat Kohli (43), Rajat Patidar (26), and Jitesh Sharma’s late burst (24 off 10). Arshdeep Singh and Kyle Jamieson shared six wickets for PBKS.

In reply, PBKS faltered despite a valiant unbeaten 61 off 30 balls from Shashank Singh. Krunal Pandya’s tight spell (4-0-17-2) and Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s timely strikes tilted the game RCB’s way. PBKS were cruising at 136/4, but a flurry of wickets in the death overs, including crucial dismissals of Wadhera, Stoinis, and Omarzai, left too much for Shashank to do alone.

RCB held their nerve in the final over to script a historic win, finally lifting the IPL trophy after years of heartbreak🔥

RCB vs PBKS Live Updates: RCB Lifts IPL 2025 Trophy!

Raw Emotions everywhere... The RCB camp is elated and Virat Kohli is overflowing with emotions. The embodiment of aggression is in tears and RCB bags their maiden IPL trophy by defeating Punjab by 6 runs...

RCB vs PBKS Live Score: Punjab Need 29 Runs In Last Over!

Destiny has been written already and RCB is just 6 balls away from lifting their maiden IPL trophy!! 29 runs required off the last 6 balls and it is only miracle that could save Punjab now!

RCB vs PBKS Live Updates: Yash Dayal Strikes!!

Punjab is in tatters now! After Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai was dismissed misreading a slower back-of-the-hand delivery from Yash Dayal. Attempting a big slog, he cleared his front leg but failed to connect properly, falling victim to the clever change of pace as PBKS slipped further...

Punjab need 45 runs in 15 balls.

RCB vs PBKS Live Score: Bengaluru Closer To The Win!!

WICKET AGAIN!! Big Match, Big Man!! Marcus Stoinis was dismissed trying to hit a wide, full delivery from Bhuvneshwar Kumar. He sliced it straight to Yash Dayal at short third, who held a simple catch under pressure. Stoinis walked off frustrated as RCB celebrated the breakthrough.

PBKS: 145/6 (17.1)

RCB vs PBKS Live Updates: Punjab Need 55 Runs In 23 Balls

WICKET!! Nehal Wadhera walks back now!! Wadhera was dismissed while attempting a big shot off a full and wide delivery from Bhuvneshwar Kumar. He sliced it towards sweeper cover, where Krunal Pandya took a safe catch, leaving PBKS five down in a crucial moment...

RCB vs PBKS Live Scorecard: Shashank-Wadhera Go Berserk!

The top order of Punjab have crumbled, yet, Shashank and Nehal Wadhera stand like true soldiers to rip the chase. While RCB looks in total control now with the RRR at 14.13, the duo at the crease is not letting go so easy.

PBKS: 119/4 (15.0)

PBKS need 72 runs in 30 balls.

RCB vs PBKS Live Updates: Stat Check!

Most Economical Four-Over Spells in IPL Final for RCB

RCB vs PBKS Live Scorecard: Punjab At 101/4 In 13 Overs

Match-winning spell from Krunal Pandya? The spinner bags Josh Inglis now and it seems like Punjab's last hope has been obliterated. RCB is totally back in the game and it is safe to say, in the better side!

Punjab need 90 runs in 42 balls.

RCB vs PBKS Live Updates: Run rate Pile Up As Inglis Tries To Ease Pressure

Josh Inglis is at 39 off 22 balls and he is making it clear that he will not be playing it safe. The required run rate now stands at 11.63 as Punjab need 93 runs off 48 balls. With 7 wickets in hand, the game still hangs in the balance and RCB is not totally in control here.

RCB vs PBKS Live Score: Big Blow For Punjab!!

Oh Noo...!! Shreyas Iyer will have to walk back as Romario Shepherd got him clean with an edge...A pretty surprising turnover of the match here now... Did the game just turn to RCB's favour with Iyer's wicket? We will find out!

PBKS: 81/3 (10.0)

RCB vs PBKS Live Scorecard: Krunal Pandya Gives Another Breakthrough!

WICKET!! Prabhsimran Singh walks back to the pavilion and RCB camp is all smiles. They have got what breathed life into the match, the crucial wicket of Prabhsimran from Krunal Pandya! But, Shreyas Iyer stands at the crease now and things might get heated up from here!

PBKS: 74/2 (9.0)

RCB vs PBKS Live Updates: Punjab On With The Intent🚀

Punjab Kings is ready to bag their first maiden trophy it seems... Prabhsimran and Josh is giving no respite for the bowlers at the crease. Both batters are punching it all over the park. Suyash concedes 15 runs off the over with two HUUUGGEE SIXES off his over!

PBKS: 70/1 (8.0)

RCB vs PBKS Live Scorecard: Punjab 52/1 in 6 Overs

Powerplays are over and Punjab Kings stand at a solid position even after losing Priyansh Arya. Inglis came in and started hammering. Prabhsimran stands at 15 runs off 12 balls and 50+ score in the powerplays is not a bad total at all...

Punjab need 139 runs in 84 balls.

RCB vs PBKS Live Updates: Hazlewood Pockets Priyansh!

WICKET!!! Josh Hazlewood gets Priyansh Arya in his last ball of the second spell!! What a spectacular catch there fom Phil Salt and promising Priyansh would have to walk back here...Josh Inglis walks in to carry the momentum for Punjab now...

RCB vs PBKS Live Scorecard: Hazlewood Gets Punished By Priyansh

Priyansh Arya slaps Hazlewood for two consecutive boundaries in the same third man region and Punjab looks confident and control after 5 overs. 

RCB vs PBKS Live Updates: Punjab 32/0 in 4 Overs

A pretty decent over from Bhuvneshwar Kumar here... Only 4 runs off this over and RCB needs a quick wicket here to break the partnership, or else the trophy might shine in Punjab's cabinet tonight!

RCB vs PBKS Live Score: Romario Drops Prabhsimran!😨

Oh No..!! RCB could have got a big breakthrough with Prabhsimran Singh's wicket and Romario Shepherd dropped it. A hook off Hazlewood's ball and Shepherd tried to grab it with hard hand, resulting in a bad slip up. PBKS now stands at 28/0 at the end of 3 overs.

PBKS need 163 runs off 102 balls.

RCB vs PBKS Live Scorecard: Punjab Get Fiery Start

10 runs off the second over as well!! Prabhsimran and Priyansh are packing the punch and they are set to give Punjab fans what they want! 

PBKS: 23/0 (2.0)

RCB vs PBKS Live Updates: Punjab At 13 Runs In 1 Over

Priyansh Arya started off proceedings with a cracking FOUR and Prabhsimran Singh whacked Bhuvneshwar Kumar for a massive SIX too in the last ball!

RCB vs PBKS Live Score: Let The Chase Begin!!

Punjab Kings is all set to forge history tonight as RCB is ready with their bowling arsenal to defend the 190 they have made. Priyansh and Prabhsimran out in the middle to start off proceedings, so let's witness history here at Ahmedabad where RED will reign...

RCB vs PBKS Live Updates: Innings Summary 📖

RCB amass 190-9 from 20 overs after getting invited to bat first. Virat Kohli anchored the top order with a cunning 43 from 35 balls, while Mayank Agarwal, captain Rajat Patidar and Liam Livingstone all chipped in with brisk 20s each. Jitesh Sharma rained down a fiery 10-ball 24 before falling to Vijaykumar Vyshak.

For Punjab Kings, Arshdeep Singh delivered a tight final over, picking up the wickets of dangermen Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya and Bhuvneshwar Kumar to sign off with 3-40. Kyle Jamieson also picked up three huge wickets, including that of Phil Salt and Rajat Patidar. Azmatullah Omarzai and Yuzvendra Chahal also chipped in with a wicket each!

RCB vs PBKS Live Updates: Arshdeep Takes Three In Final Over 🔥🔥🔥

Arshdeep Singh concedes just three off the final over, and picks up the wickets of Romario Shepherd and Krunal Pandya to keep Bengaluru down to 190-9.

RCB: 190-9 (20)

RCB vs PBKS Live Scorecard: Shepherd Clobbers Omarzai🔥🔥🔥

Romario Shepherd races to 17* off eight by launching a boundary and a HUUUGE SIX off Azmatullah Omarzai as the Afghan paceman signs off with 1-35 from four overs.

RCB: 187-6 (19)

RCB vs PBKS Live Scorecard: Vyshak Fights Back For Punjab 😍🔥

Vijaykumar Vyshak cleans up Jitesh Sharma with a peach as Bengaluru lose momentum in the slog overs.

RCB: 173-6 (18)

RCB vs PBKS Live Updates: 23 Runs And A Wicket 😱😱

Jitesh Sharma and Liam Livingstone clatter three huge sixes off Kyle Jamieson before the PBKS paceman gets his revenge with the wicket of the lanky Englishman.

RCB: 168-5 (17)

RCB vs PBKS Live Updates: Jitesh Sharma Flays Arshdeep 🔥🔥

Newcomer Jitesh Sharma belts Arshdeep Singh with successive boundaries as RCB aim to go big in the slog overs.

RCB: 145-4 (16)

RCB vs PBKS Live Scorecard: Omarzai Gets The Big Man! 😱😍

Azmatullah Omarzai tricks Virat Kohli, gets the big man for 43 off 35 as RCB lose fourth wicket in the 15th over.

RCB: 132-4 (15)

RCB vs PBKS Live Scorecard: Chahal Signs Off!

Bengaluru gain momentum with a six and a boundary off Yuzvendra Chahal as Livingstone and Virat Kohli re-consolidate. Chahal, meanwhile, finishes off his four overs with figures of 1-37.

RCB: 125-3 (14)

RCB vs PBKS Live Updates: Punjab Strangle Bengaluru 😱

Yuzvendra Chahal and Vijaykumar Vyshak capitalize for Punjab Kings with some tight overs as boundaries dry up for Bengaluru. Players from both sides now call for a time out.

RCB: 111-3 (13)

RCB vs PBKS Live Updates: Jamieson Traps Patidar!

Kyle Jamieson gets RCB captain and well-set batter Rajat Patidar in his return spell as Punjab Kings strike again!

RCB: 97-3 (11)

RCB vs PBKS Live Scorecard: Bengaluru Motor Along 🏎️🏎️🔥🔥

Rajat Patidar and Virat Kohli tick off Azmatullah Omarzai as Bengaluru remain formidable around the halfway stage of the innings.

RCB: 87-2 (10)

RCB vs PBKS Live Scorecard: Patidar Counterattacks Chahal 🔥

RCB captain Rajat Patidar launches Yuzvendra Chahal for a HUUUUGE SIX before players from both sides call for a timeout.

RCB: 80-2 (9)

RCB vs PBKS Live Updates: Vyshak Remains Wicketless...

Rajat Patidar starts off with a confident boundary off Vijaykumar Vyshak to get off to a start.

RCB: 69-2 (8)

RCB vs PBKS Live Updates: Chahal Fights Back For Punjab ❤️

Yuzvendra Chahal picks up the wicket of well-set Mayank Agarwal for 24 from 18 balls as RCB lose second right after the powerplay.

RCB: 61-2 (7)

RCB vs PBKS Live Scorecard: Agarwal Keeps The Momentum Going...

Mayank Agarwal attacks Vijaykumar Vyshak as RCB finish powerplay on a strong note.

RCB: 55-1 (6)

RCB vs PBKS Live Scorecard: Omarzai Into The Attack!

Azmatullah Omarzai introduced into the attack, concedes seven off his opening over.

RCB: 46-1 (5)

RCB vs PBKS Live Updates: Jamieson Follows Up With An Expensive Over...

Kyle Jamieson follows up his early breakthrough with a nine-run over as Virat Kohli gets off to a start!

RCB: 39-1 (4)

RCB vs PBKS Live Updates: Mayank Piles On Arshdeep's Pain...

Mayank Agarwal launches Arshdeep Singh for a HUUUGE Six to get going in the final.

RCB: 30-1 (3)

RCB vs PBKS Live Scorecard: Jamieson Gets Phil Salt 🔥🔥🔥

Kyle Jamieson makes instant impact, gets the big wicket of RCB opener Phil Salt in his first over.

RCB: 19-1 (2)

RCB vs PBKS Live Scorecard: Arshdeep Singh Taken To The Cleaners...

Phil Salt takes Arshdeep Singh to the cleaners in the first over of the match.

RCB: 13-0 (1)

RCB vs PBKS Live Updates: Salt And Kohli To Open...

Phil Salt and Virat Kohli will continue to open for RCB in the IPL 2025 final, will go up against PBKS' Arshdeep Singh.

RCB vs PBKS Live Updates: Team Changes🤓

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Mayank Agarwal replaces Suyash Sharma

Punjab Kings: No changes from the Qualifier 2 lineup

RCB vs PBKS Live Score: Impact Substitutes🚨

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Swapnil Singh, Rasikh Dar Salam, Manoj S Bhandage, Suyash Sharma, Tim Seifert

Punjab Kings: Prabhsimran Singh, Suryansh Shedge, Harpreet Brar, Xavier Bartlett, Praveen Dubey

RCB vs PBKS Live Score: Lineups🏏

Punjab Kings Playing XI: Priyansh Arya, Josh Inglis (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Azmatullah Omarzai, Kyle Jamieson, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Playing XI: Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Mayank Agarwal, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood

RCB vs PBKS Live Updates: Punjab Wins Toss 🪙

"We are going to bowl first. Yeah, I want to give only positive signs to my body. The crowd is electric. I want to cherish this big moment." - Shreyas Iyer at the toss

RCB vs PBKS Match: Final Appearances For Both Teams...

RCB

- Lost to Deccan Chargers in 2009

- Lost to Chennai Super Kings in 2011

- Lost to Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2016

PBKS

- Lost to Kolkata Knight Riders in 2014

RCB vs PBKS Live Match: Milestone Alert ⚠️⚠️⚠️

-Mayank Agarwal needs a six to complete 100 maximums in IPL.

-Phil Salt needs 6 sixes to complete 300 maximums in T20s.

-Priyansh Arya needs 49 runs to complete 500 runs in the IPL.

RCB vs PBKS Live Match: Player Battles⚔️

Mayank Agarwal against Yuzvendra Chahal

Innings 9, Runs 72, Balls 45, SR 160.00, Dismissals 6

Prabhsimran Singh against Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Innings 8, Runs 68, Balls 41, SR 165.85, Dismissals 4

Shreyas Iyer against Josh Hazlewood

Innings 6, Runs 11, Balls 22, SR 50.00, Dismissals 4

Phil Salt against Arshdeep Singh

Innings 5, Runs 25, Balls 22, SR 113.63, Dismissals 2

Virat Kohli against Harpreet Brar

Innings 7, Runs 74, Balls 67, SR 110.44, Dismissals 2

RCB vs PBKS Match: When Will The Toss Happen?

The toss for the Grand Finale of IPL 2025 between RCB and PBKS is officially set to take place at 7:00 PM IST. However, with chances of rain drizzles spoiling the timely start of the match, the toss might get delayed.

RCB vs PBKS Live: Rain Washout Scenario For Final!

A short delay is unlikely to impact the IPL 2025 Final, as officials have a 120-minute buffer to complete the match without reducing overs. However, if rain continues to disrupt play and the match is washed out tonight, the final will shift to the reserve day—Wednesday, June 4.

If weather conditions don’t improve and no play is possible even on the reserve day, the team that finished higher in the league stage will be declared the IPL 2025 champions. Since Punjab Kings topped the points table and Royal Challengers Bengaluru finished second, PBKS would be crowned champions in that case.

RCB vs PBKS Live Updates: Pitch Report🏏

The pitch at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad has mostly favoured the batters in the IPL this season. The average scoring rate reads 10.27, suggesting the track's conduciveness to batting.

However, if the pitch contains a tinge of green, the fast bowlers might get a hint of seam movement in the initial overs. So, the batters should take a bit of time to get set and then capitalise on the even pace and bounce of the surface. 

Read the full report from Debashis Sarangi here...

RCB vs PBKS Live: Weather Update!

The excitement around the IPL 2025 final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings has hit an unexpected hurdle, as rain lashed parts of Ahmedabad on the evening of the match. The much-anticipated clash, set to take place at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium now faces uncertainty due to the weather.

At around 4:30 PM, just three hours before the scheduled start, heavy showers were reported in and around the stadium. Several videos circulating online captured the downpour, raising concerns among fans about a possible delay or interruption in the final.

RCB vs PBKS Match Updates: Dream11 Fantasy Analysis 💵

Shreyas Iyer

The PBKS skipper has been the standout performer this season. Shreyas Iyer has shown exceptional leadership qualities and has been in sublime form with the bat, averaging 54.82 with a strike rate of 175.80. The momentum he has with the bat makes him a prime choice for the fantasy contests.

Prabhsimran Singh

The Indian wicket-keeper and opening batter has been one of the consistent run-scorers for PBKS throughout the tournament. Prabhsimran Singh's ability to provide quick starts at the top of the order makes him an excellent choice for fantasy teams.

Virat Kohli

The RCB legend has been in exceptional form this season, currently placed among the top run-scorers in IPL 2025. With multiple fifties to his name and averaging over 55, Virat Kohli remains one of the most consistent performers. His overall experience and ability to anchor big chases make him an indispensable choice for fantasy teams.

Read more about the fantasy analysis and Dream11 teams from Probuddha Bhattacharjee!

RCB vs PBKS Match: Head-To-Head 🤜🤛

Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings have played each other in a total of 36 IPL games where both of them have emerged victorious on 18 occasions each.

RCB vs PBKS Live: Preview🤯

Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings will square off against each other in the upcoming Final 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Tuesday, June 3rd. The big-ticket encounter will take place at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings have emerged as the standout teams this IPL season. Notably, Rajat Patidar’s RCB holds the edge, winning two of their three clashes with Punjab earlier this season. However, with the championship on the line, the Kings will be determined to turn the tables and claim their first-ever IPL title.

Read the detailed statistical preview from Kaushik Kashyap here...

IPL 2025 Final Live: Welcome To The Final Battle!

Hello people... A warm welcome to the final and fiercest battle of India's most celebrated cricket league! Tonight, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face Punjab Kings for the final time this season and everything is at stake as they both eye their maiden title.

So, stick with us at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad to get every update about the game!! This is Akash Saini here on behalf of OneCricket to guide you through the first innings and my friend Soumyajit Dutta will be joining in the second innings for the final time! So stay tuned and grab some snacks to enjoy the thriller!🥤🍿