Bengaluru, India – The wait is over. The dream is real. The chant that echoed for years, “Ee Sala Cup Namdu,” has finally come true. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are the champions of the Indian Premier League!

Punjab Kings bowlers did more than a decent job to restrict Royal Challengers Bengaluru to 190 for nine. However, their batters could not deliver under pressure as the Shreyas Iyer-led side could only manage 184/7 in 20 overs. Krunal Pandya was the standout RCB bowler, ending with two wickets for 17 runs in four overs.
After years of heartbreak, near-misses, and undying fan support, RCB lifted the IPL trophy in a dramatic final match that will go down in history. It’s a moment fans have been waiting for since the league’s inception in 2008 — and it was worth every second.

 

The Grand Finale         

In a high-stakes final, RCB defeated their opponent with a brilliant all-round performance. The team’s skipper led from the front, scoring a crucial knock under pressure. The bowlers held their nerve, especially in the death overs, sealing a thrilling win by just a few runs.

The stadium erupted in cheers. Fireworks lit up the sky. Tears rolled down the cheeks of fans who had believed in the team through thick and thin.

 

Fans in Tears, Streets in Celebration

From Bengaluru’s Church Street to cricket fans across the world, celebrations erupted as “RCB RCB!” chants echoed. Social media exploded with emotional posts, memes, videos, and the iconic slogan: “Ee Sala Cup Namdu – Finally!”

 

A Long Journey Ends in Glory

RCB had reached the finals three times before — 2009, 2011, and 2016 — only to fall short. The team had endured jokes, memes, and criticism, but the fans never stopped believing in them. This victory is not just about cricket — it’s about hope, loyalty, and passion.

During this time, RCB had reached the finals three times before (in 2009, 2011, and 2016), but had ended up as runners-up each time. This 2025 win finally ended their wait and fulfilled the dream of millions of fans.

 

Virat Kohli Gets Emotional as RCB Finally Lifts the IPL Trophy

As the final ball was bowled and RCB secured their long-awaited IPL title, all eyes turned to Virat Kohli — the man who gave his heart and soul to Royal Challengers Bangalore for 17 years.

Tears welled up in his eyes. He raised his hands to the sky, took a deep breath, and let the moment sink in. The crowd roared. Kohli — the face of RCB for more than a decade — was finally an IPL champion.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKcsPL8Tf7K/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link   (victory moment)

 

Virat Kohli’s Emotional Words:

“I’ve waited for this moment my entire career. This trophy… It’s not just for us, it’s for every fan who never stopped believing. We’ve been through so much. I’ve been part of this team since Day 1. This is beyond words.”

He hugged every teammate tightly. He knelt on the pitch, kissed the ground, and looked toward the stands where his family cheered, equally emotional.

For years, he had carried the hopes of millions. Despite stepping down as captain earlier, he remained the backbone of the team, and tonight, he finally tasted victory.  source: Deccan Herald.