After 17 long years, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) finally lifted their maiden IPL trophy in the 18th season. While stars like Virat Kohli grabbed headlines, five underrated performers played a crucial role in RCB’s historic triumph.

Devdutt Padikkal silenced critics with explosive knocks at No. 3, scoring 247 runs at a strike rate above 150. Mayank Agarwalbrought in mid-season, played a match-winning 41 against LSG. Jitesh sharma stunned fans with a fiery 85 off 33 balls, turning a near-impossible chase into victory. Spinner Suyash sharma delivered under pressure, claiming 3 wickets in Qualifier 1 and stifling CSK with a crucial 19th over. Lastly, Krunal pandya shone with both bat and ball, including a game-changing 73 vs DC and 17 wickets overall.

These five unsung heroes were instrumental in RCB’s 2025 IPL success and deserve equal credit for making Kohli’s dream come true.