18. The IPL was indeed belonged to No. 18. 18 years of waiting finally ended. As expected, it was the night of redemption, relief and ecstasy for one team – and a heart break, which is overwhelming in that for the other. Royal Challengers Bengalur finally demanded a title that had escaped them for so long – the one that made them the ass of countless jokes and memes. For King Pandjab, this was the case “so close, but so far”. The heart that will stab for a long time and collapsed in the final after playing the cricket brand throughout the season, which was pulsating, entertaining and efficient.
It was a gift from Rajat Patidar and his men to faithful fans of Bengaluru – those who stood in the team over the years of missed opportunities and close calls. Virat Kohli could not hold his emotions, even before the last ball was bowed, because long and painful waiting ended in the famous end. The former captain finally tasted a triumph – a success that the others enjoyed several times over the past 17 years.
RCB defended 190 with clinical bowling display led by Krunal Pandya and Josh Hazlewood. Despite their bowling discipline, it was Punjab’s tab, which was cold when it mattered the most, and their biggest names did not get under pressure.
Previously, Royal Challengers of Bengalur published 190 for 9 in their 20 overs. Despite the late portraits of Jitesh Sharma (24 out of 10) and Romario Shepherd (17 out of 9), he felt a 15-20 in total, which lasts on a playground that favored stroke.
During the break in the middle of the shift, scientists noted that Bengalur had shown a lack of intention above and that their possible sum was at best for the final of this size. Punjab’s Pacers held it firmly at death and admitted only 22 runs in the last three. Arshdeep Singh was enthusiastic about the brilliant final, took three goals and admitted only three runs, which ensured that neither Romario nor Krunal found the border.
The turning point came when Vijaykumar Vyhhak at 18. Through Jitesh Sharma. Karnataka Pacer made his plans perfectly, cramped the dough for the room and denied the hard lengths on which he was doing well.
Previously, Jitesh ruled Pandjab’s persecution along with Liam Livingston after RCB lowered them to 132 at 4 at 15 breaks. Their partnership gave Punjab Hope, especially after the slow 43 out of 35 balls from Kohl, RCB left with work in the last exceeds.
But RCB pitch -offs held their nerves and made a collective effort that has finally brought a sought -after title to Bengalura.
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Akshay Ramesh
Published on:
June 3, 2025
