The long wait for an IPL title ended for RCB, while PBKS continue their quest, having reached their first final in 11 years under the leadership of captain Shreyas Iyer and head coach Ricky Ponting. RCB skipper Rajat Patidar led the team to victory, with star batter Virat Kohli finally getting his first-ever IPL trophy after playing 18 seasons with the franchise.