Royal Challengers Bengaluru Clinch Maiden IPL Title; Victory Parade Today!
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) ended their 18-year wait by winning their first IPL title, defeating Punjab Kings by six runs in a thrilling final. Virat Kohli top-scored with 43 as RCB posted 190/9, and Krunal Pandya's crucial 2/17 helped restrict PBKS. Celebrations include a meeting with the Karnataka CM and an open-top bus victory parade from Vidhana Soudha to M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru today, allowing fans to join.
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RCB had been part of the IPL since its inaugural season in 2008 and had suffered three heartbreaks in finals (2009, 2011, and 2016). Their victory in 2025 ended an 18-year, 286-game, and 6255-day wait, making it an emotional milestone for fans and former team owners alike.
Before 2025, RCB reached the IPL final three times—2009, 2011, and 2016—but lost on each occasion, finishing as runners-up. Their struggles in finals made their 2025 triumph especially meaningful for the team and its supporters.
With their 2025 win, RCB claimed their first IPL title. In contrast, Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians are the joint-most successful teams, each with five IPL titles. Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals also have multiple championships.
The open-top bus parade celebrates RCB's long-awaited victory with their fans and symbolizes the team's strong connection to Bengaluru and Karnataka. Starting from the seat of state government and ending at their home stadium, it highlights civic pride and marks a historic sporting achievement for the city.