RCB Celebrates Historic IPL Victory After 18 Years

RCB's First IPL Trophy in 18 Years

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) secured their inaugural IPL championship after a thrilling final match, edging out Punjab Kings (PBKS) by a mere six runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium. RCB concluded their innings at 190/9, while PBKS's early wicket proved crucial, preventing them from capitalizing further, resulting in a narrow defeat by one run.

Rajat Patidar's Remarks Following the Victory

Rajat Patidar's Statement After RCB Won

“This moment is incredibly special for me, for Virat Kohli, and all our supporters. They have stood by us for years, and they truly deserve this victory. After the Qualifier, we believed we could make it. I felt that 190 was a solid score on this pitch, which played a bit slow. Watching our bowlers execute their strategies was fantastic. Krunal is a key wicket-taker, and I rely on him whenever we need breakthroughs. Suyash and the pace bowlers performed well throughout the season. Shepherd took a crucial wicket tonight. Captaining Kohli is a tremendous opportunity and a valuable learning experience; he deserves this more than anyone. To all our fans, I just want to say one thing – Ee sala cup namdu.”

Match Highlights: RCB vs PBKS

What Happened In RCB Vs PBKS Match

In the IPL final, RCB triumphed over PBKS by six runs, marking a significant achievement for Rajat Patidar, who led the team to their first title in 18 years. After a strong bowling performance, Punjab managed to restrict RCB to 190/9, thanks to impressive displays from Arshdeep and Kyle, each taking three wickets. The highest score for PBKS came from a player who made 43 runs off just 35 balls. RCB faced challenges early on as several players were dismissed, while PBKS's batting was contained by Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Krunal Pandya, who each took two wickets, limiting PBKS to 184 for 7.