🏆 Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) – IPL 2025 Champions – Virat Kohli

June 2, 2025

RCB Wins IPL 2025: Virat Kohli Ends 18-Year Wait with a Historic Triumph

The 2025 IPL season has been nothing short of legendary for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). After 18 long years of heartbreaks, near-misses, and relentless hope, the dream has finally come true—RCB are the IPL 2025 Champions.

At the center of this historic moment is Virat Kohli, who delivered some of the finest cricket of his career. From record-breaking innings to unmatched consistency, Kohli’s form and leadership have been the backbone of this unforgettable campaign.

RCB’s journey this season has been nothing less than cinematic. With power-packed performances, smart strategies, and a rock-solid squad, they marched through the tournament with confidence and composure. From early wins to clutch performances in the playoffs, the team showed grit, hunger, and unity like never before.

This title not only ends an 18-year drought but cements RCB’s legacy in IPL history. For the fans who have stood by them through thick and thin, this victory is more than just a trophy—it’s redemption, celebration, and pure emotion.

In this article, we’ll take a closer look at RCB’s 2025 dream season—key moments, match-winners, Kohli’s leadership, and how Bengaluru finally brought the trophy home.

"RCB’s Road to IPL 2025 Final: Full Journey, Squad & Stats You Must Know!"

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) – 2025 Season Overview

Franchise Information
Founded	2008
Owner	United Spirits (Diageo)
Home Ground	M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru (35,000)
Team Colors	Red and Black
Official Website	royalchallengers.com
Management & Coaching Staff
Captain	Rajat Patidar
Head Coach	Andy Flower
Batting Coach & Mentor	Dinesh Karthik
Bowling Coach	Omkar Salvi
Assistant Coach	Neil McKenzie
Director of Cricket	Mo Bobat
IPL 2025 Performance
League Stage	2nd Place (9W, 4L, 1NR – 19 pts)
Qualifier 1	Defeated Punjab Kings
Final	June 3 vs Punjab Kings, Narendra Modi Stadium
Milestone	First IPL team to win all 7 away matches in a season
Key Players
Virat Kohli	638 runs \| Avg: 53.2 \| SR: 141.8
Faf du Plessis	595 runs \| Avg: 49.6 \| SR: 152.3
Josh Hazlewood	21 wickets (Top Wicket-Taker)
Mohammed Siraj	18 wickets \| Econ: 7.82
Lockie Ferguson	16 wickets \| Econ: 8.10
Jitesh Sharma	19 dismissals (Wicketkeeper)
Phil Salt	8 catches
Dinesh Karthik	7 catches, 1 stumping
Squad Highlights
Batsmen	Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Devdutt Padikkal, Phil Salt
All-rounders	Liam Livingstone, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd
Bowlers	Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Lungi Ngidi, Suyash Sharma
Wicketkeepers	Jitesh Sharma, Phil Salt
Historical & Latest Highlights
Finals History	2009, 2011, 2016 (Runners-up)
Highest Total	263/5 vs Pune Warriors (2013)
Lowest Total	49 all out vs KKR (2017)
2025 Final Appearance	First since 2016
Notable Quote	Dinesh Karthik: Rajat Patidar is “the biggest eye-opener”
Kohli’s Mission	Eyes first IPL title after 9 years as captain
Fan Merchandise
Jersey	Puma x RCB 2025 Men Fan Jersey
Cap	Puma IPL 2025 RCB Fan Cap (Navy)

RCB 2025 Financial Overview

Financial Highlights (FY 2023–24)
Total Revenue	₹650 crore
Net Profit	₹221 crore
Revenue Growth	163% YoY (from ₹247 crore in FY 2022–23)
Ownership	United Spirits (Diageo)
Revenue Breakdown
Central Rights (Broadcast/Media)	₹421.8 crore (65%)
Sponsorships	₹123.7 crore (19%)
Merchandise & Others	₹104.5 crore (16%)
Brand Valuation
Valuation (2025)	$117 million (₹975 crore)
Growth Since 2023	+67%
IPL Brand Rank	3rd (after CSK & MI)
Key Growth Drivers
Fan Base	Massive, global following
Player Branding	Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis
Sponsorships	Qatar Airways, Puma, Exide, KEI Wires
Merchandise	High-performance sales from fan gear
Comparative IPL Team Revenues (FY 2023–24)
Mumbai Indians	₹737 crore (₹109 cr profit)
Kolkata Knight Riders	₹698 crore (₹175 cr profit)
Rajasthan Royals	₹662 crore (₹142 cr profit)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru	₹650 crore (₹221 cr profit)
Delhi Capitals	₹580 crore (₹195 cr profit)

🏏 RCB Players’ Salaries – IPL 2025

Player Name	Role	Salary (₹ Crore)	Acquisition	Notes
Virat Kohli	Batter	21.00	Retained	Franchise icon since 2008
Rajat Patidar	Batter (Captain)	11.00	Retained	Appointed captain for IPL 2025
Jitesh Sharma	Wicketkeeper	11.00	Auction	5,400% salary hike from previous ₹20 lakh
Alzarri Joseph	Bowler	11.50	Auction	Acquired for ₹11.5 crore
Yash Dayal	Bowler	5.00	Retained	Promising pacer retained
Rasikh Salam Dar	Bowler	6.00	Auction	2,900% salary hike from previous ₹20 lakh
Lockie Ferguson	Bowler	2.00	Auction	Acquired for ₹2 crore
Tom Curran	All-Rounder	1.50	Auction	Acquired for ₹1.5 crore
Saurav Chuahan	Batter	0.20	Auction	Acquired for ₹20 lakh
Swapnil Singh	All-Rounder	0.20	Auction	Acquired for ₹20 lakh

📊 RCB Total Matches Played (2008–2025)

Year	Matches Played	Wins	Losses	No Result	Final Standing
2008	14	4	10	0	League Stage
2009	16	9	7	0	Runners-up
2010	16	8	8	0	Playoffs
2011	17	10	6	1	Runners-up
2012	16	8	7	1	League Stage
2013	16	9	7	0	League Stage
2014	14	5	9	0	League Stage
2015	16	8	6	2	Playoffs
2016	16	9	7	0	Runners-up
2017	14	3	10	1	League Stage
2018	14	6	8	0	League Stage
2019	14	5	8	1	League Stage
2020	15	7	8	0	Playoffs
2021	15	9	6	0	Playoffs
2022	16	9	7	0	Playoffs
2023	14	7	7	0	League Stage
2024	15	7	8	0	Playoffs
2025	14	9	4	1	TBA
Total	258	123	129	7	Runners-up x3, Playoffs x6

🏁 Final Thoughts

After years of frustration, RCB’s 2025 season will go down in history as a story of belief, transformation, and redemption. With Rajat Patidar’s fearless captaincy, Virat Kohli’s vintage brilliance, and a team firing on all cylinders — the dream has finally come true.

RCB aren’t just finalists anymore.

They are champions. 🔴⚫🏆

📢 Disclaimer
The information presented in this snapshot is based on publicly available sources and intended for general informational and fan engagement purposes only. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), team members, IPL organizers, or affiliated entities have not officially endorsed or verified this summary.
All player statistics, management roles, match outcomes, and merchandise details reflect the 2025 IPL season as of the latest known data and may be subject to change. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please refer to the official IPL website or RCB’s official platforms at royalchallengers.com.
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