RCB Secures First IPL Title as Young Star Vaibhav Suryavanshi Shines

IPL 2025 Season Wrap-Up

The IPL 2025 season has come to a thrilling conclusion, with the final match featuring Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) against Punjab Kings at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium. After 18 years of anticipation, RCB finally claimed their inaugural IPL trophy, winning the match by a narrow margin of 6 runs.

Emerging Talent: Vaibhav Suryavanshi

This season highlighted the rise of numerous young and uncapped players who captivated cricket enthusiasts with their remarkable skills. Among them was 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi from Rajasthan Royals, who made a significant impact during his debut season.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi Honored with Tata Curve

Vaibhav's performance in IPL 2025 was outstanding, amassing 252 runs across 7 matches, including a spectacular century. He boasted an impressive strike rate of 206.55, facing 122 balls and hitting 24 sixes along with 18 fours.

For his exceptional contributions, Vaibhav received the "Super Striker of the Season" award, along with a Tata Curve car as a special prize. However, due to his age, he won't be able to drive the car until he turns 18, which means he has to wait four more years.

RCB's Historic Victory

In a tense final, RCB set a challenging target of 190 runs after batting first. Punjab Kings put up a valiant effort but fell short, finishing with 184 runs in their 20 overs. RCB's victory by 6 runs marked a significant milestone as they secured their first IPL title.

All-rounder Krunal Pandya was instrumental for RCB, taking 2 wickets for just 17 runs in 4 overs. On the other hand, Shashank Singh from Punjab Kings provided a nail-biting finish, scoring 24 runs in the last over against Josh Hazlewood, ultimately ending with 60 runs off 30 balls. Despite his efforts, Punjab could not clinch the win.