IPL 2025: CSK congratulates arch-rivals RCB on their first title win

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) congratulated Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on their first triumph after defeating Punjab Kings in the IPL 2025 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. With a long history of rivalry, CSK sent a message of love off the pitch by wishing RCB.

CSK also presented PBKS flowers for battling hard. CSK shared a photo of the moment RCB’s players, coaching, support, and other staff members lifted the title. They wrote “Congratulations on your first IPL championship, RCB!” along with emojis of a lion and a heart.

The five-time champions did not forget the losing side in the final, sending them a message of courage during difficult times. They applauded the Kings’ efforts to give the eventual victors a difficult time in the final, their first appearance on the big stage since 2014.

“Chin up, Kings!” You have demonstrated what sheer grit is capable of! A great #Whistlepodu for your efforts,” CSK admin said on their official ‘X’ handle.

Have a look at CSK’ posts for RCB and PBKS here:

Congratulations on the maiden IPL championship, RCB! 🤝♥️#IPL2025 #WhistlePodu 🦁💛
📸 : @IPL pic.twitter.com/aVirQtbEOF

— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) June 4, 2025

Chin up, Kings! You have showed what sheer grit is capable of! 🙌🏻💪🏻

A big #WhistlePodu for the effort! 💛#IPL2025Final @PunjabKingsIPL pic.twitter.com/XxM6uFXxxR

— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) June 4, 2025

RCB’s campaign in IPL 2025

RCB began their IPL 2025 campaign on a high note, defeating the 2024 champions KKR in their own backyard in the season’s first match, which marked the beginning of their away winning streak. They followed up with a win over CSK in Chennai, their first since 2008.

While RCB continued to dominate away sites such as Jaipur and Mullanpur, they suffered defeats at home to clubs such as Gujarat Titans, Delhi Capitals, and Punjab Kings. RCB discovered a winning formula at home, defeating RR and CSK before the season was temporarily halted for security reasons.

RCB fell to SRH in Lucknow before defeating LSG by chasing 227 to qualify for Qualifier 1. In Qualifier 1, RCB easily defeated PBKS by 101 runs. In the final, RCB defeated PBKS again by 6 runs to claim their first IPL title.