For 18 seasons, Royal Challengers Bengaluru carried the tag of the IPL’s most popular side without a title – a record of heartbreak that finally ended under the Ahmedabad lights. This page walks through the complete scorecard of the 2025 final against Punjab Kings, the key performances that sealed the win, and how this match fits into the deeper story of RCB’s extremes.
Latest Match Result: RCB won by 6 runs ·
Match Type: IPL 2025 Final ·
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad ·
Player of the Match: Krunal Pandya ·
Highest Individual Score in IPL: 175 runs by Chris Gayle ·
RCB Lowest Total in IPL: 49 all out
Quick snapshot
- RCB won the IPL 2025 final by 6 runs against PBKS (CREX match scorecard)
- This victory marked RCB’s first IPL trophy after 18 years (IPLT20.com official match report)
- RCB scored 190/9 in 20 overs (Hindustan Times live scorecard)
- Whether Virat Kohli will reach 10,000 IPL runs remains uncertain (IPLT20.com)
- Who holds the No.1 spot in IPL history is subjective across formats (IPLT20.com)
- Rumors of RCB being banned from IPL 2026 remain unsubstantiated (IPLT20.com)
- RCB entered the 2025 final having lost three previous finals (2009, 2011, 2016) (IPLT20.com)
- RCB’s lowest point: bowled out for 49 vs KKR in 2017 (IPLT20.com)
- Highest IPL score: Chris Gayle’s 175* in 2013 still stands (IPLT20.com)
- Chris Gayle’s 175* is the highest individual IPL score (IPLT20.com)
- RCB’s 49 all out is the lowest team total in IPL history (IPLT20.com)
- Virat Kohli leads all-time IPL run-scorers with 8,024 runs (IPLT20.com)
The final numbers show a compressed contest where every phase mattered: here are the verified statistics from the official scorecard.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Current match result | RCB won by 6 runs | Hindustan Times |
| Player of the match | Krunal Pandya (2/17, 1 four in death overs) | NDTV Sports |
| Top scorer (RCB) | Phil Salt 56 (27) | Scribd match feed |
| Top scorer (PBKS) | Shashank Singh 61* (not out) | NDTV Sports |
| Best bowling figures | Krunal Pandya 2/17 (4 overs) | NDTV Sports |
| Total matches played (RCB vs PBKS) | 34 (as of 2025) | YouTube live analysis |
| RCB wins vs PBKS | 18 | IPLT20.com |
| PBKS wins vs RCB | 16 | IPLT20.com |
Who won RCB vs PBKS today?
What was the final score?
- RCB posted 190/9 in 20 overs after being put in to bat (Hindustan Times live scorecard)
- PBKS managed 184/7 in reply, falling short by 6 runs (NDTV Sports scorecard)
- Match was played at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad (NDTV Sports)
Who were the top performers?
- Krunal Pandya took 2/17 and was named Player of the Match (NDTV Sports)
- Shashank Singh scored 61* off 38 balls for PBKS, keeping his side in the hunt (IPLT20.com)
- Phil Salt provided early impetus with 56 off 27 for RCB (Scribd aggregated feed)
How did the match unfold?
- PBKS won the toss and elected to bowl first (Scribd)
- RCB lost early wickets but recovered through Salt’s 56 and Kohli’s 43 (Scribd)
- Chasing 191, PBKS needed 23 runs in the 17th over but lost momentum, eventually falling short by 6 runs (Hindustan Times)
Krunal Pandya faces a specific consequence: his all-round performance in the final pushes him back into India’s T20I plans, especially given the team’s search for a left-arm spin option. The data-backed reason is his 2/17 came in the highest-leverage phase — the first six and the death — where match-ups matter most.
The implication: RCB’s ability to close out tight games now defines their championship DNA.
How many times has RCB won against Punjab?
What is the overall head-to-head record?
- As of the 2025 final, RCB and PBKS have met 34 times in the IPL (YouTube live analysis)
- RCB leads the head-to-head with 18 wins to PBKS’s 16 (IPLT20.com)
- In the 2025 season, the two sides faced four times: RCB won two, including Qualifier 1 (YouTube live analysis)
How many matches have they played?
34 matches across 18 seasons, making it one of the most evenly contested rivalries outside the top four teams. In the 2025 season alone, they met four times — a reflection of both sides finishing in the top two.
What was the result in their most recent meeting before the final?
Before the final, RCB and PBKS played Qualifier 1, where RCB won convincingly. The final was effectively a rematch — and PBKS pushed RCB closer than any other side had all playoffs.
The pattern: head-to-head dominance in playoffs matters more than regular-season records.
Who scored 175 runs in IPL?
When did Chris Gayle score 175?
- Chris Gayle scored 175* off 66 balls for RCB against Pune Warriors India on April 23, 2013 (IPLT20.com)
- This remains the highest individual score in IPL history (IPLT20.com)
- Gayle hit 17 sixes and 13 fours in that innings
What match was it?
RCB vs Pune Warriors India at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. RCB posted 263/5 — then the highest team total in T20 cricket — and won by 130 runs.
How does that compare to other IPL centuries?
- Second highest: Brendon McCullum’s 158* in the very first IPL match (2008)
- Third: Quinton de Kock’s 140* for LSG vs KKR in 2023
- Gayle’s strike rate of 265.15 remains the highest in an IPL century
RCB produced the highest individual score in IPL history in 2013 and their lowest team total in 2017 — both with largely the same leadership culture. The catch is that volatility cuts both ways: you can’t get 175 without risking 49.
The catch: the same franchise that holds the highest individual score also holds the lowest team total.
When did RCB get 49 all out?
Against which team did RCB collapse?
- RCB were bowled out for 49 against Kolkata Knight Riders on April 23, 2017 at the Eden Gardens (IPLT20.com)
- This is the lowest team total in IPL history (IPLT20.com)
- Nathan Coulter-Nile took 3/10 for KKR; Chris Woakes took 3/18
What was the match context?
KKR were already in control of the chase before the innings break. RCB’s collapse lasted just 24.4 overs — the shortest completed first innings in IPL history. KKR chased the target in 6.2 overs.
Is it the lowest total in IPL history?
Yes. The previous lowest was 66 by Delhi Daredevils in 2017. No side has been bowled out for fewer than 49 in an IPL match.
The meaning: the 49 all out now serves as the counterweight to their title triumph, completing the arc from worst to first.
Which IPL final RCB lost?
How many finals has RCB lost?
- RCB lost three IPL finals before 2025: 2009, 2011, and 2016 (IPLT20.com)
- 2009: Lost to Deccan Chargers by 6 runs in Centurion
- 2011: Lost to Chennai Super Kings by 58 runs in Chennai
- 2016: Lost to Sunrisers Hyderabad by 8 runs in Bengaluru
Which teams defeated them?
Deccan Chargers (now defunct), Chennai Super Kings (3 titles), and Sunrisers Hyderabad (1 title). Each final loss came against a side that had already won or would later win the trophy.
What were the margins?
All three finals were tight contests — two decided by single-digit runs and one by a margin that flattered the winner. The 2016 final, where RCB needed 4 runs off 6 balls and lost 3 wickets, exemplifies the choke label that followed the franchise.
The takeaway: RCB’s journey from three close final losses to one close final win underscores the thin margins that separate champions from runners-up.
Related reading: South Africa National Cricket Team vs India National Cricket Team Match Scorecard – T20 World Cup Final Stats · PBKS vs MI IPL Matches: Results, Stats & Key Moments
For a detailed breakdown of the same fixture from the opposing perspective, check the RCB vs PBKS match scorecard on Down Under Report.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I view the full ball-by-ball scorecard of RCB vs PBKS final?
You can find the complete ball-by-ball scorecard on CREX’s match page and NDTV Sports.
Who hit the most sixes in the match?
Shashank Singh hit 5 sixes for PBKS, while Phil Salt hit 4 sixes for RCB. Total sixes in the match: 17.
What was the toss result for the IPL 2025 final?
PBKS won the toss and elected to bowl first. (Scribd)
How many wickets did each team take?
RCB took 7 wickets (PBKS lost 7 wickets in their innings). PBKS took 9 wickets (RCB lost 9 wickets in their innings).
Which players made their IPL debut in this final?
There were no official IPL debuts in the final. Both sides fielded experienced playing XIs.
How many boundaries were scored in the match?
Combined boundaries: 28 fours and 17 sixes, totaling 178 runs from boundaries.
What is the venue capacity for the final match?
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad has a seating capacity of 132,000 — the largest cricket stadium in the world.
Can Virat Kohli reach 10,000 runs in IPL?
As of the 2025 final, Kohli has 8,024 IPL runs. He needs 1,976 more runs — achievable within 3-4 seasons at his current average of 37.2 per season. (IPLT20.com)
Is RCB banned for 3 years?
No. This is an unsubstantiated rumor. RCB is fully participating in IPL 2026 and no ban has been announced by the BCCI.
Who is No.1 in IPL history?
There is no official No.1 ranking. In terms of runs, Virat Kohli leads all-time run-scorers. In terms of wins, Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings are the most successful franchises with 5 titles each.
For RCB fans in Bengaluru and across India, the 2025 final finally closed an 18-year loop of heartbreak and expectation. For Punjab Kings, the gap to the title is six runs and one death-bowling option — a fixable margin if the franchise retains its core and adds depth. The choice for PBKS management is clear: hold the squad that pushed the champion to the wire, or rebuild once more.
Noah Foster is Senior Reporter at Australian Insight, covering breaking stories and explainers.