IPL 2025 Final: RCB Breaks Record For Longest Wait To Win Maiden Title

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Tuesday, June 3 broke the record for the longest wait for a maiden title after beating Punjab Kings by 6 runs in the final played at Narendra Modi Stadium. The record was previously belonged to Mumbai Indians, who won their maiden title in their sixth season in 2013.

KKR achieved the feat in their fifth attempt while SRH and CSK took four and three seasons respectively. Rajasthan Royals and GT had won the title on debut in 2008 and 2022 respectively.

RCB's records at IPL finals

RCB have played three IPL finals before, losing on all three occasions in 2009 (lost to Deccan Chargers), 2011 (lost to Chennai Super Kings) and 2016 (lost to Sunrisers Hyderabad).