The Indian Premier League (IPL) has a new champion, and it's Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). After 18 long years, RCB has finally lifted the coveted trophy by defeating Punjab Kings in a nail-biting final match.
Match Highlights
- RCB's Score: 190/9 in 20 overs, with Virat Kohli scoring 43 runs.
- Punjab's Score: 184/7 in 20 overs, with Shashank Singh playing an unbeaten innings of 61 runs.
- Key Bowlers: Bhubaneswar Kumar and Krunal Pandya took two wickets each for RCB.
Prize Money and Awards
- Champions: RCB wins ₹20 crores and the trophy.
- Runner-up: Punjab Kings receives ₹12.5 crores and a shield.
- Other Awards:
- Orange Cap: Sai Sudarshan (₹10 lakhs and trophy).
- Purple Cap: Pranam Krishna (₹10 lakhs and trophy).
- Most Valuable Player: Suryakumar Yadav (₹15 lakhs and trophy).
RCB's victory marks a historic moment for the team, ending their 18-year wait for an IPL title.