In a historic IPL 2025 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secured their first-ever IPL title by defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) by six runs.
A pivotal moment came during PBKS's chase of 191 runs when Phil Salt took a remarkable catch to dismiss Priyansh Arya. Arya had been aggressive, and his wicket at 43/1 in 5.5 overs shifted the momentum in RCB's favor. Salt sprinted from deep backward square leg to complete the catch, leaving captain Virat Kohli visibly emotional.
Kohli contributed 43 runs off 35 balls, becoming the top scorer for RCB. Despite criticism for his strike rate, his innings provided stability. Additionally, Kohli set a new IPL record for the most fours in the tournament's history.
RCB's bowlers held their nerve in the final overs, restricting PBKS to 184/7. This victory ended an 18-year wait for the franchise and fulfilled Kohli's long-standing dream of lifting the IPL trophy.
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