After 18-year wait, RCB lift first IPL trophy, trounce Punjab Kings by 6 runs

BENGALURU: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won their first title of the Indian Premier League (IPL) by beating Punjab Kings (PBKS) by six runs at the Narendaa Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday after a wait of 18 years.

A valiant effort from Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) set a fighting 191-run target for Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the title clash of the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.

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An 1⃣8⃣-year wait comes to an end

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Counter-attacking knocks from Jitesh Sharma (24 from 10 deliveries) and Virat Kohli (43 from 35 balls) powered RCB to 190/9. Still, Arshdeep Singh (3/40) and Kyle Jamieson’s (3/48) searing three-wicket hauls denied Bengaluru a 200-run mark.

After being put to bat by Punjab, Arshdeep deployed short-length approach ploy and Phil Salt embraced the opportunity with both hands in the opening over. He hammered the ball over the long leg and sent the ball sailing over the boundary rope for a maximum.