2025 has been an odd year. the year is half done yet, but it is full of surprises. When one side was falling down, snatching away the lives of innocent people, the sports world saw fans and players breaking into tears of joy. While some got their title the first time, some broke the drought. In cricket, we have had South Africa breaking their "chokers" tag after 27 long years. Royal Challengers Bangalore got their first-ever trophy in the Indian Premier League after 17 years of gallant effort. But not just cricket. Football and golf have also witnessed their first-time winners. Here is a list of the teams and names from diverse sports: 1| Proteas break 27-year jinx in ICC title match South Africa secured their first ICC trophy in 27 years by defeating Australia in the World Test Championship final at Lord’s on June 14. Chasing 282 — the second highest fourth-innings chase in a WTC final — Aiden Markram scored a key century, while Temba Bavuma provided stability. It was a breakthrough moment for a team that frequently fell short in big tournaments. The history-makers at the historic balcony 🤩South Africa soak it all in at Lord’s 😍 #WTC25 pic.twitter.com/S90zl1n2L1 — ICC (@ICC) June 14, 2025 2 | RCB lift first IPL trophy after 18 years Royal Challengers Bengaluru won their first IPL title in 2025 after an 18-year wait. Led by first-time captain Rajat Patidar, RCB defeated Rajasthan Royals in the final in Ahmedabad. The win was particularly significant for Virat Kohli, who had been with the franchise since its inception in 2008. This isn’t just celebrations, it’s tears, hugs and screams. This is what belief finally looks like. ❤️pic.twitter.com/5Fh01Wep0U — Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) June 3, 2025 3 | Carlos Alcaraz proved Spanish never die, in French Open Carlos Alcaraz fought back from two sets down against Jannik Sinner in the French Open final in 2025 — marking the first time in his career that Alcaraz successfully turned a match around after losing the first two sets in a Grand Slam showdown. CARLOS ALCARAZ DID THE IMPOSSIBLE 🤯🏆#RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/qUggO9zUi2 — Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) June 8, 2025 Read also: Johnson Slams Hazlewood, Pushes for Team Renewal 4 | Tottenham win first trophy in 17 years Tottenham Hotspur secured their first piece of silverware in 17 years by beating Manchester United in the Europa League final. The last trophy Spurs won was the 2008 League Cup. This triumph was a significant milestone for a team frequently labeled nearly-men, marking a dramatic turnaround in their fortunes and adding a European trophy to their cabinet. EUROPA LEAGUE CHAMPIONS!!! pic.twitter.com/PQXyRSBvfb — Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) May 21, 2025 6 | Harry Kane wins first league title with Bayern Harry Kane tasted his first league triumph after moving from Tottenham to Bayern München in 2023. His goals were a key part of Bayern’s successful 2024-25 Bundesliga campaign. The forward, who fell just short of silverware during his years in North London, broke his personal trophy drought by lifting the German league title in his debut season in Germany. It's real. It happened. Harry Kane lifted a trophy 🥺 pic.twitter.com/0wUYqrsp2b — B/R Football (@brfootball) May 10, 2025 7 | Palace claim first FA Cup by stunning Manchester City Crystal Palace defeated Manchester City in the FA Cup final to win their first FA Cup in the club’s history. The match was a showdown between underdog Palace and dominant Manchester City, but Palace played fearlessly and secured a historic win. It was a remarkable moment for a team previously regarded as a fixture in the Premier League’s mid-table. 8 | Newcastle break 70-year trophy drought Newcastle secured their first piece of silverware in 70 years by beating Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final. The Magpies last tasted success in 1955, when they won the FA Cup. The triumph was a huge milestone for the Tyneside club and their supporters, who have kept the faith through decades of disappointments. 9 | Hobart Hurricanes win first BBL title The Hobart Hurricanes secured their first Big Bash League title in 2025 after years of near misses. Mitchell Owen’s remarkable 104 off 42 balls powered their triumph, marking a new era for the franchise previously labeled the “bridesmaids” of the competition. You better believe it, Hobart!This is the moment the HURRICANES become BBL CHAMPIONS 🏆 #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/CgNshy0P5f — KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 27, 2025 10 | J.J. Spaun wins first golf major J.J. Spaun secured his first golf major by triumphing at the US Open in 2025. His final-round performance, which included a decisive 65-foot putt on the 18th green, earned him a place in golf’s elite group of major winners. This was the longest putt made by any player THE ENTIRE WEEK!Unbelievable finish from J.J. Spaun. pic.twitter.com/cJVOPnsA2g — U.S. Open (@usopengolf) June 16, 2025 11 | Dubai Capitals win first ILT20 crown The Dubai Capitals won their first ILT20 title in 2025. The franchise, which hadn’t tasted success previously, defeated strong opposition in the final. Led by a well-balanced team and strong leadership, their triumph marked a breakthrough for the Capitals franchise.