Royal Challengers Bengaluru and their talisman Virat Kohli ended a 17-season drought by winning their maiden Indian Premier League ( IPL) title, beating Punjab Kings by six runs in the final in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. Bengaluru posted a modest 190-9 with Kohli, their leading scorer this season, top scoring for them with a composed 43.

In the twilight of his career, Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli has finally won one of his sport's biggest prizes. Royal Challengers Bengaluru—Kohli's longtime home in franchise cricket—defeated Punjab Kings by six runs Tuesday to claim the Indian Premier League title.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru etched their name in the history books by clinching their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title with a thrilling 6-run victory over Punjab Kings in the 2025 final. The dramatic summit clash,