\u201cRCB are IPL Champions finally after 18 years,\u201d Mallya posted on X (formerly Twitter). \u201cSuperb campaign right through the 2025 tournament. A well-balanced team Playing Bold with outstanding coaching and support staff. Many congratulations! Ee sala cup namde!!\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
It was a moment that brought together generations of RCB fans and stakeholders, past and present. And the rest of the IPL fraternity stood in unison to applaud the team\u2019s hard-earned glory.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Mumbai Indians, five-time champions, hailed the effort: \u201cCongratulations to the NEW #TATAIPL Champions, @RCBTweets. A strong & memorable campaign.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sunrisers Hyderabad, who themselves have tasted title success in the past, acknowledged RCB\u2019s tenacity: \u201cCongratulations on an outstanding season and a well-earned title, @RCBTweets.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Chennai Super Kings, RCB\u2019s fiercest rivals, also put rivalry aside to share in the moment: \u201cCongratulations, @RCBTweets! #IPL2025Final #WhistlePodu .\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The message that perhaps captured the emotions of millions of fans came from Kolkata Knight Riders: \u201cEE SALA CUP NIMDE, CONGRATULATIONS.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Even Delhi Capitals, Rajasthan Royals, and Lucknow Super Giants joined in, sharing stories, memes, and emotional posts celebrating the end of the title curse.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
While the cricketing fraternity celebrated RCB\u2019s victory, the occasion held deeply personal significance for Virat Kohli. As the team held on to win by six runs against Punjab Kings in a nerve-wracking final, Kohli dropped to his knees in tears. It was a fitting image of loyalty rewarded\u2014after 18 years, three heartbreak losses in finals, and countless sacrifices, the talismanic batter had finally tasted IPL glory.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The journey to the title was far from smooth. RCB lost early wickets in the final, but vital partnerships\u2014particularly between Kohli and Mayank Agarwal\u2014ensured a fighting total of 190. Their bowlers, led by Krunal Pandya\u2019s clutch spell of 2\/17 and Bhuvneshwar Kumar\u2019s nerveless death bowling, brought the cup home.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Despite a valiant 61* off 30 balls from Punjab\u2019s Shashank Singh, RCB held their nerve. The final over drama only made the triumph sweeter. The title win united past legends, rival franchises, and fans from across the globe in celebration.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The journey to the title was far from smooth. RCB lost early wickets in the final, but vital partnerships\u2014particularly between Kohli and Mayank Agarwal\u2014ensured a fighting total of 190. Their bowlers, led by Krunal Pandya\u2019s clutch spell of 2\/17 and Bhuvneshwar Kumar\u2019s nerveless death bowling, brought the cup home.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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