The IPL 2025 Final has won the heart of all cricket enthusiasts in India as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) battled with the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in a thrilling clash at the legendary Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The high-intensity match not only provided breathtaking cricketing drama but also a remembered patriotic closing ceremony.
RCB Sets the Pace with 190/9
RCB won the toss and chose to bat first, presenting a tough target of 190 runs. Once again, Virat Kohli proved to be the pillar of RCB when he played a gracious 62 off 43 balls. He was ably supported by Faf du Plessis and later by Glenn Maxwell, who kept the scoreboard from remaining stagnant even when the bowlers from PBKS were nibbling away at it.
Riding Through: Top Performers for RCB:
- Virat Kohli – 62 (43)
- Faf du Plessis – 39 (28)
- Arshdeep Singh (PBKS) – 3/29
Scorecard on Cricbuzz
Match center on ESPNcricinfo
PBKS's Spirited Chase Keeps Fans on Edge
PBKS started their pursuit impressively with Shikhar Dhawan and Jonny Bairstow confidently being in command. However, RCB's pace war, spearheaded by Mohammed Siraj and Yash Dayal, came back in time to create hurdles. With the run rate escalating, the last overs were a pressure cooker scenario and looked more like the greatest IPL title battles ever.
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A Patriotic Closing Ceremony Like Never Before
Pre-match, fans had the honor of experiencing a beautiful IPL 2025 closing ceremony. The showstopper? An emotional tribute to the Indian Armed Forces. Popular singer Shankar Mahadevan and his sons performed live on stage, setting the standard for a heart-wrenching evening. A flypast by jets dropping tri-color smoke trails honored the heroes of Operation Sindoor, blending nationalism with the fervor of cricket.
Read more on Indian Express
Operation Sindoor details on Wikipedia
IPL 2025 Final: A National Spectacle
- #IPL2025Final is trending on all social media.
- Live crowds are going to break previous IPL records.
- Both RCB and PBKS are seeking their first IPL title, so this is going to be a historic match irrespective of the outcome.
- With a sold-out crowd of over 130,000, Narendra Modi Stadium witnessed cricketing history.
With the IPL curtains drawn, Indian cricket enthusiasts now set their sights on the highly awaited India vs South Africa 2025 series, along with the preparations for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. There are several players of this night's match who will be playing pivotal roles in the global scene.
Fixtures upcoming on BCCI Official
Final Thoughts
Whether a hardcore RCB supporter or an ardent PBKS devotee, this match will be etched in the memory of every cricket enthusiast. The IPL 2025 Final was not just about cricket—it was a celebration of togetherness, fervor, and national pride.
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