For 18 long years, fans of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) 🔴 have waited, hoped, and cheered for this one moment. And on June 3, 2025, that dream finally came true. The long-standing curse is broken. The jokes, the memes, the heartbreaks — all were washed away as RCB lifted their first-ever IPL trophy. 🎉
A Historic Night at Ahmedabad
In the IPL 2025 Final held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, RCB faced Punjab Kings in what turned out to be one of the most thrilling finals in IPL history. Electing to bat first, RCB posted a solid total of 190/9 in 20 overs.
Virat Kohli once again stood tall under pressure, scoring a crucial 43 off 35 balls. The batting lineup chipped in with key contributions, making sure Punjab had a big total to chase.
In reply, Punjab Kings fought hard. Shashank Singh led their innings with an unbeaten 61 runs, but RCB’s bowlers didn’t give in. They held their nerves and restricted Punjab to 184/7, sealing a memorable six-run victory.
A Captain’s New Era: Rajat Patidar 🧢
Before the season started, RCB surprised many by appointing Rajat Patidar as their new captain. This bold decision turned out to be a masterstroke. Patidar’s calm and smart leadership helped unite the team and brought fresh energy to the dressing room.
He led with confidence, backed his players, and made good decisions throughout the season — proving that a new chapter had truly begun for RCB.
Kohli’s Emotional Redemption 💔➡️🏆
While Patidar captained the side, the emotional heart of RCB was still Virat Kohli. Since 2008, Kohli has lived every moment with this team — the highs, the heartbreaks, and all the near-misses. He has been a symbol of loyalty and passion.
In this final, he once again showed his class and experience. His knock of 43 gave RCB the stability they needed. When the winning run was scored, Kohli dropped to his knees, tears in his eyes — finally, all the pain was worth it.
After the win, he dedicated the victory to AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle, his legendary teammates who were a huge part of RCB’s journey in the past.
Match-Winning Performances 🌟
The final wasn’t just about the big names. It was a team effort all the way:
- Krunal Pandya was awarded Man of the Match for his exceptional spell: 2 wickets for 17 runs and 12 dot balls.
- Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar also picked up wickets each and bowled with precision during key moments.
- The fielders didn’t drop a single chance, and every player gave it their all.
Coach Andy Flower also deserves a lot of credit. Under his leadership, RCB looked more disciplined, focused, and mentally tough — the missing ingredients in previous seasons.
Celebrations Across Bengaluru 🎊
As soon as the final wicket fell, the RCB camp exploded with emotion. Players hugged, danced, and cried. In Bengaluru, fans celebrated all night. The streets were packed with dancing crowds, fireworks, waving flags, and chants of “RCB! RCB!” echoing everywhere.
Even rival teams and cricketers from around the world joined in congratulating RCB. It felt like the whole cricketing world celebrated this long-overdue moment.
A New Beginning for RCB
For years, RCB carried the tag of being the “unluckiest” or “chokers” of the IPL. They reached the finals in 2009, 2011, and 2016, only to finish runners-up. The slogan “Ee Sala Cup Namde” became more of a meme than a war cry.
But now, that slogan is reality. ✅
This victory isn’t just about lifting a trophy — it’s about belief, about proving doubters wrong, and about rewarding the fans who stood by through all the ups and downs.
To every RCB fan who never gave up — this win is for you.
To every meme-maker — it’s time to retire those jokes.
And to the team — thank you for making history.
Ee Sala Cup Namde?
Yes. Finally, it is. 🏆🔥
