The year 2025 has shaped up to be a landmark in the world of sports—especially in football, where several clubs and players ended long waits to taste championship glory for the first time. With similar hopes rising in the IPL 2025 playoffs, fans now wonder: Can Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) or Punjab Kings (PBKS) finally lift their maiden IPL trophy this year?
Historic Firsts in Football 2025
This year, football saw decades-long title droughts broken:
- Harry Kane won his first-ever major club trophy as Bayern Munich clinched the Bundesliga title.
- Tottenham Hotspur ended a 17-year drought by winning the Europa Cup—their first title since 2008.
- Newcastle United lifted the Carabao Cup, their first major domestic trophy in 70 years.
- Crystal Palace claimed the FA Cup for the first time in their 119-year history.
- Go Ahead Eagles won the Dutch Cup after 92 years.
- Bologna ended a 51-year dry spell with a Coppa Italia victory.
These remarkable moments suggest 2025 is a breakthrough year for long-suffering fans across global sports.
IPL 2025: RCB and PBKS in Focus
Now the spotlight turns to the Indian Premier League, where two original franchises—Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS)—have never won the title in 18 years of competition.
This season, both teams have:
- Qualified for the playoffs alongside past champions Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians.
- Shown strong form and balanced squads capable of going all the way.
- Gained momentum at the right time, with match-winners stepping up in crunch situations.
History Beckons
Much like Tottenham, Crystal Palace, or Bologna, RCB and PBKS are staring at a rare chance to rewrite their legacy in IPL history. If either team lifts the trophy, it would:
- Break an 18-year championship drought.
- Reward the loyalty of massive fan bases.
- Mark one of the most emotional moments in IPL history.
Will 2025 Truly Be the Year of First-Time Champions?
In football, underdogs have stunned giants and historic droughts have ended. IPL fans are now holding their breath, hoping that the script will be just as magical for RCB or PBKS.
The question remains: Will cricket mirror football’s fairytale 2025?
Time will tell—but the signs are promising.
