RCB had come close to the elusive IPL trophy three times before—most recently in 2016—but it was in 2025 that the drought ended. In his first season as captain, Rajat Patidar led the side to their maiden title,

Rajat Patidar - a name that was once in the long list of Indian domestic cricketers has now etched in IPL history books. The boy from Indore, Madhya Pradesh, who once came into Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) as a last-minute replacement,

Royal Challengers Bengaluru won their first IPL title, defeating Punjab Kings in a thrilling final. Rajat Patidar-led RCB defended a score of 190 as Virat Kohli's emotional reaction became a highlight.