India, June 4 -- After 17 seasons of waiting, heartbreaks, and near-misses, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally captured their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title, defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) by six runs in a tense, emotionally-charged final at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

Though the match featured numerous individual efforts on both sides, it was a series of small moments and strategic execution that shaped RCB's title-clinching night. The final, played before a capacity crowd in Ahmedabad, provided drama until the final over.

Early Blow: Shreyas Iyer's Dismissal Sparks Kohli's Roar The turning point came early in PBKS's chase, when captain Shreyas Iyer, who had led Punjab to the final with a standout knock in Qualifier 2, w...