Nobody was more emotional than Vijay Mallya, the original owner of the Bengaluru franchise, when the long wait was finally ended. The former owner of Royal Challengers Bengaluru spearheaded the flood of congratulations that swept across the cricket community as Royal Challengers Bengaluru raised their first IPL trophy following eighteen years of heartache and hope.
Mallya wrote on X (previously Twitter) that “RCB are finally IPL Champions after 18 years.” “Outstanding campaign through the 2025 competition.” Playing Bold is a well-rounded team with excellent coaching and support personnel. Many congrats! Namde ee sala cup!
Generations of RCB supporters and stakeholders, both current and former, came together for this occasion. In tandem, the rest of the IPL community cheered the team’s well-deserved victory.
Five-time champion Mumbai Indians praised the effort, saying, “Congratulations to the NEW #TATAIPL Champions, @RCBTweets.” A powerful and unforgettable campaign.
“Congratulations on an outstanding season and a well-earned title, @RCBTweets,” said Sunrisers Hyderabad, who had experienced title glory themselves.
The biggest opponents of the RCB, the Chennai Super Kings, too set aside their enmity to celebrate: “Congratulations, @RCBTweets! #Final #IPL2025
The Kolkata Knight Riders’ statement, “EE SALA CUP NIMDE, CONGRATULATIONS,” may have encapsulated the feelings of millions of supporters.
The Lucknow Super Giants, Delhi Capitals, and Rajasthan Royals all joined in, posting heartfelt messages, memes, and anecdotes to commemorate the breakup of the title curse.
Even while the cricket community rejoiced at RCB’s win, Virat Kohli found great personal meaning in the moment. Kohli broke down in tears after the squad managed to defeat Punjab Kings by six runs in a nail-biting final. The talismanic batter had finally experienced IPL glory after 18 years, three heartbreaking finals losses, and innumerable sacrifices. It was a fitting picture of loyalty rewarded.
It was not an easy road to the crown. Important partnerships, especially between Kohli and Mayank Agarwal, ensured a fighting total of 190 despite RCB losing early wickets in the final. The cup was won by their bowlers, who were led by Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s fearless death bowling and Krunal Pandya’s clutch performance of 2/17.
RCB maintained their composure in face of Punjab’s Shashank Singh’s heroic 61* off 30 balls. The drama of the last over simply added to the victory’s sweetness. The victory brought together fans from all around the world, competing franchises, and former legends to celebrate.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru are no longer without a championship after years of jeers, memes, and close calls. The wait is done, the script has been turned, and the cry of “Ee Sala Cup Namdu” now reverberates in fact rather than just hope.
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