Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have advanced to the IPL 2025 final, marking their fourth appearance in the championship match. Despite previous attempts, the team is still in search of its first title. The victory sparked jubilant celebrations among fans and players alike, including Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, and Krunal Pandya, after RCB secured a dominant 8-wicket win over Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1 on Thursday. During the match in Mullanpur, the excitement in the stands reached a fever pitch. One fan even held up a sign claiming she would divorce her husband if RCB didn’t win the title — a moment that quickly went viral online. This win propels RCB to their first IPL final since 2016, breaking a 9-year drought. The team delivered a commanding performance against Punjab Kings in the 18th edition of the league.
Young spinner Suyash Sharma played a crucial role, dismantling Punjab’s batting lineup with impressive variations. His spell of 3 wickets for 17 runs in just three overs proved pivotal, removing key players Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, and Musheer Khan with deceptive googlies.Quiz: Who’s that IPL player? Batting first, Punjab’s aggressive approach backfired as they were bowled out for just 101 runs in 14.1 overs. In response, RCB’s chase was measured and effective. Although Virat Kohli got the innings going with some stylish shots before being dismissed, opener Phil Salt anchored the innings with an unbeaten 54, sealing victory with 10 overs to spare.
