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RCB Man Of The Match:  Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have outshone themselves in IPL 2025 and have finally reached the finals with consistent, top-notch gameplay. Their resilience throughout all 10 victories in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 was highlighted by their latest win against Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1, securing their spot in the grand finale on June 3 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. This is the fourth time RCB have reached the IPL finals, and fans are hoping the team will finally lift their first-ever IPL trophy.

RCB's entry into the season’s final was ensured after a dominating 8-wicket victory over Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1. Spinner Suyash Sharma took centre stage and effortlessly destroyed the PBKS batting order with 3/17. On the other hand, Phil Salt led the chase with a steady 54 runs from 28 balls. The victory not only showcased RCB's winning skills but also their hunger to lift the trophy this year.

List of RCB Players Who Won Man of the Match Awards in IPL 2025: 

Match No. Fixture MOTM Winner (RCB) & Performance Result
1 KKR vs RCB Krunal Pandya – 3/29 in 4 overs RCB won by 7 wickets
8 CSK vs RCB Rajat Patidar – 51 off 32 balls RCB won by 50 runs
20 MI vs RCB Rajat Patidar – 64 off 32 balls RCB won by 12 runs
28 RR vs RCB Phil Salt – 65 off 33 balls RCB won by 9 wickets
34 RCB vs PBKS Tim David – 50* off 26 balls PBKS won by 5 wickets
37 PBKS vs RCB Virat Kohli – 73* off 54 balls RCB won by 7 wickets
42 RCB vs RR Josh Hazlewood – 4/33 in 4 overs RCB won by 11 runs
46 DC vs RCB Krunal Pandya – 1/28 & 73* off 47 RCB won by 6 wickets
52 CSK vs RCB Romario Shepherd – 53* off 14 balls RCB won by 2 runs
70 LSG vs RCB Jitesh Sharma – 85* off 33 balls RCB won by 6 wickets
Qualifier 1 PBKS vs RCB Suyash Sharma – 3/17 RCB won by 8 wickets

1. Krunal Pandya:

Krunal Pandya dominated the game from the start with his batting and bowling talent and has delivered match-winning performances throughout the season.

2. Rajat Patidar:

Rajat Patidar established himself as a top-order pillar for RCB. Throughout the season, the man scored explosive fifties in pressure games, against leading teams like CSK and MI.

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3. Phil Salt:

Phil Salt gave most explosive starts to matches and especially against Rajasthan Royals, when he scored 65 runs, along with a crucial unbeaten knock in the playoffs.

4. Tim David:

Despite RCB’s loss to PBKS, his unbeaten half-century was a rare highlight, earning him the award of Man Of The Match, even after being on the losing side.

5. Virat Kohli:

Virat Kohli led the team from the front with a classic unbeaten 73-run against PBKS, anchoring the chase and boosting team morale.

6. Josh Hazlewood

Josh Hazlewood delivered a game-changing spell against RR, picking up four wickets and making it impossible for the opposition to chase.

7. Romario Shepherd:

Romario Shepherd’s fireworks in the final overs against CSK completely flipped the game on its side, highlighting his skills as a finisher.

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8. Jitesh Sharma

Jitesh Sharma played a blinder against LSG, hitting an unbeaten 85 runs to give the team a smooth victory.

9. Suyash Sharma

Suyash Sharma is a young bowler who scored 3/17 in Qualifier 1. He destroyed the PBKS batting order and led RCB into the final.