After years of disappointment, close calls, and die-hard support, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won their first IPL title in 2025 and they did it not only due to some superstars, but due to a genuine collective effort that meshed at every point of the tournament. This wasn’t just Virat Kohli’s redemption arc. It was a season defined by contributions from top to bottom, where each player had their moment, and the sum of those efforts crowned RCB as the most deserving champions of the season.
IPL 2025 Turns Into Virat Kohli’s Dream Season
Leading from the front was Virat Kohli, scored an incredible 657 runs a tournament high. He was the bedrock and soul of RCB’s batting unit, holding innings together and setting the tone with poise and class. But even with such heroics, RCB’s triumph was no one-man affair.
Explosive Batting Lineup With Everyone Stepping Up
Phil Salt was absolutely brilliant while opening, making 403 runs with a strike rate that tended to break the opposition early. Rajat Patidar also offered solid middle-order support with 312 runs, making sure he stepped up in the key moments. Jitesh Sharma (261 runs) and Devdutt Padikkal (247 runs) contributed regularly, showing RCB possessed batting depth beyond the first three.
Tim David and Liam Livingstone, although not the top scorers, played game-changing cameos frequently changing the game’s pace when the team required a boost.
RCB Displays All-Round Excellence
Krunal Pandya became an essential X-factor, scoring 109 runs and picking up 17 wickets which made him indispensable in both roles. Romario Shepherd, with 70 runs and 6 wickets, delivered late explodes and crucial breakthroughs.
Bowling Attack: Lethal, Balanced & Game-Changing
Josh Hazlewood spearheaded the attack with 22 wickets, performing under pressure during death overs and Powerplay as well. Bhuvneshwar Kumar (17 wickets) and Yash Dayal (13 wickets) contributed control and composure, particularly in tight situations.
9 RCB Players That Have Won POTM Award
The team has shown incredible depth and winning spirit. One of the most important fact to note is the team effort this season, this year there are nine players who have won the Player of the match award. This rare achievement is a testament of RCB’s all-round performance in the season. These players are: Krunal Pandya, Rajat Patidar, Phil Salt, Tim David, Virat Kohli, Josh Hazlewood, Romario Shepherd, Jitesh Sharma and Suvyash Sharma.
Here’s Why RCB Deserved the IPL 2025 Trophy
This season, RCB demonstrated what teamwork is all about in a T20 league. In contrast to the past seasons that relied heavily on one or two names, each player played his role, each game had a hero, and each challenge was addressed with a collective response. Their batting and bowling depth, their versatility to suit various match circumstances, and their psychological toughness in knockout matches made them the most well-rounded IPL 2025 team.
18 Years of Wait, Paid Off With A Title Earned With Teamwork
RCB didn’t just win matches they won hearts. From Kohli’s emotional outburst after the final whistle to the fans who never stopped believing, this title stands as a testament to perseverance, balance, and belief. RCB 2025 wasn’t about one man. It was about a unit that finally found its rhythm and earned every bit of that IPL crown.
