Bengaluru's Triumph: Virat Kohli Leads Royal Challengers to Historic IPL Victory

Royal Challengers Bengaluru, led by Virat Kohli, clinched their maiden IPL title against Punjab Kings, winning by six runs. Despite posting a modest 190-9, Bengaluru's bowling proved decisive, thwarting Punjab's chase at 184-7. The victory marked a significant milestone for Kohli and the team, ending their 17-year championship drought.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 04-06-2025 01:27 IST | Created: 04-06-2025 01:27 IST
Bengaluru's Triumph: Virat Kohli Leads Royal Challengers to Historic IPL Victory
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In a thrilling finale, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, spearheaded by the prolific Virat Kohli, clinched their first Indian Premier League title by overcoming Punjab Kings by a narrow six-run margin on Tuesday in Ahmedabad.

Batting first, Bengaluru posted a challenging score of 190-9. Kohli anchored their innings with a composed 43. However, it was their disciplined bowling attack that secured the title despite Punjab's Shashank Singh's valiant unbeaten 61 off 30 balls.

Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar praised the team's resilience and execution, emphasizing that it was a historic moment for the team and their steadfast fans. Punjab captain Shreyas Iyer acknowledged the fearlessness of his young squad and vowed to return stronger next season.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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