The Headline
RCB wins maiden IPL title led by Kohli and Pandya
It is really special for me, for Virat Kohli, and all the fans. Those who have supported for years, they all deserve it.
Rajat Patidar
RCB skipper
Key Facts
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Punjab Kings by six runs to win their maiden IPL title at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
- Virat Kohli was the top scorer for RCB with 43 runs off 35 balls, helping post a competitive total of 190 for 9.
- Krunal Pandya was the standout bowler for RCB, taking 2 wickets for 17 runs in four overs, disrupting Punjab Kings' chase.
- RCB ended 18 years of final losses by securing their first IPL trophy after three previous final defeats.
Key Stats at a Glance
Margin of victory for RCB over Punjab Kings
6 runs


Wickets taken by Krunal Pandya
2 wickets

Runs conceded by Krunal Pandya
17 runs
Overs bowled by Krunal Pandya
4 overs
Runs scored by Virat Kohli
43 runs
Balls faced by Virat Kohli
35 balls
Total runs scored by RCB
190 runs