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RCB victory parade Bengaluru live updates: Bengaluru gears up for historic RCB victory parade after 18-year wait

RCB victory parade Bengaluru live updates: Bengaluru gears up for historic RCB victory parade after 18-year wait

The long wait is finally over — Royal Challengers Bengaluru are the new champions of the Indian Premier League after defeating Punjab Kings by six runs in a high-octane final. Virat Kohli top-scored with 43, anchoring RCB’s 190/9 before Josh Hazlewood and Krunal Pandya shut the doors on Punjab’s chase. But beyond the numbers, this victory carries the weight of 18 years of near-misses, heartbreak, and unwavering fan loyalty. Now, it’s Bengaluru’s time to celebrate. Virat Kohli, emotional and proud, announced that a victory parade and special celebrations will be held in the city, urging fans to join him, AB de Villiers, and Chris Gayle — all present in Ahmedabad — for a historic homecoming. Star Sports responded with confirmation: “YES! We are covering it, Virat,” with live coverage starting at 8:30 AM IST on Wednesday. The parade promises to be more than just a ride — it’s a tribute to the fans who stood by their team year after year. The streets of Bengaluru are expected to be flooded with red and gold as chants of “RCB! RCB!” echo across the city. For the fans, for Kohli, and for RCB — Wednesday is set to be a day of emotional, unforgettable celebration.

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Watch: Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar show off their moves as RCB celebrate historic IPL title win | Cricket News

Watch: Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar show off their moves as RCB celebrate historic IPL title win | Cricket News

RCB title celebrations stretched on into the night as players bust some moves at the team hotel (Image via X/@RCBTweets) Royal Challengers Bengaluru etched their name in history as they clinched their fist-ever IPL trophy with a thrilling win over Punjab Kings in the final. The exciting showdown at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad featured a Rajat Patidar-led RCB successfully defend a score of 190 as they restricted their opponents to 184. As Bengaluru clinched the win and celebrations stretched into the night, all eyes fell on Virat Kohli and his emotional reaction.Overcome with passion, the No 18 fell to his knees, covered his face and broke down in tears. He was quickly smothered by jubilant teammates, who then celebrated the win with 36-year-old.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!However, tears soon became joy and then joyous celebration, as seen in a clip shared on RCB’s official X handle. A viral video shows the former RCB skipper pulled out some moves. Alongside the likes of captain Rajat Patidar and Player of the Match Krunal Pandya, Kohli is seen dancing to the tune of the drums. ‘A particularly special feeling’: Andy Flower hails Virat Kohli, RCB after historic title win While Kohli, with a wide smile on his face, shook his shoulders and stretched his arms out wide to emulate the dancers that welcomed the RCB squad at the team hotel, captain Rajat Patidar went all in.The skipper completely immersed himself in the celebrations and took center stage to dance along with dancers that welcomed the team bus. Krunal Pandya too, after a stunning display in the final, bust some moves and let loose after a passionate and enthralling finale. Poll How do you feel about RCB winning their first IPL trophy? RCB’s win will surely be remembered for ages as they finally managed to get their hands on the elusive IPL crown. After an 18-year-long wait, RCB can finally call themselves IPL champions. Kohli, who has been with the franchise from the very start, will finally enjoy his crowning moment as the celebrations stretched into the night and will enrapture fans with the trophy parade as well.

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru wins IPL title after 18 years

Royal Challengers Bengaluru wins IPL title after 18 years

From being a three-time runner-up, RCB finally scaled the peak to lay claim on the IPL trophy. Seventeen editions of yearning and heartbreak turned into unadulterated joy for the massive fanbase as RCB shut out Punjab Kings by six runs in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Tuesday (June 3, 2025).  Virat Kohli, the owner of a dazzling array of titles and milestones, added the one highlight missing in the list. Rajat Patidar, in his first season as RCB captain, achieved what many of his exalted predecessors — Kohli, Anil Kumble, Rahul Dravid, to name a few — could not attain. In front of a packed house, filled predominantly by RCB supporters, the franchise choked a nervy PBKS.  Photo: ATUL YADAV Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli holds the championship trophy as captain Rajat Patidar and others celebrate during the presentation ceremony of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 final, at the Narendra Modi Stadium, in Ahmedabad, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. Photo: PTI Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Krunal Pandya holds the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 championship trophy during the team’s victory lap at the Narendra Modi Stadium, in Ahmedabad, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. Photo: AFP Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli (L) celebrates with his former teammate AB de Villiers after winning the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 final cricket match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on June 3, 2025. Photo: AFP Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli (centre L) celebrates along with his wife and actress Anushka Sharma (centre R) after winning the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 final cricket match against Punjab Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on June 4, 2025. Photo: VIJAY SONEJI Royal Challengers Bangaluru Captain Rajat Patidar lifts the Trophy as they beat Punjab Kings by 6 runs during The TATA IPL 2025 Cricket Match between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangaluru at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat on Tuesday, May 03, 2025. Photo: AFP Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli (C), along with his former teammates AB de Villiers (centre R) and Chris Gayle (centre L), celebrates with the trophy after winning the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 final cricket match against Punjab Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on June 4, 2025. Photo: Vijay Soneji RCB’s players celebrate the victory over Punjab Kings by 6 runs during the final of The TATA IPL 2025 on Tuesday, June 03, 2025. Published – June 04, 2025 03:53 am IST

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Ee Sala Cup Namdu: Bengaluru celebrates like never before after RCB wins IPL 2025

Eighteen years of heartbreak. Eighteen years of hope. And on the night of June 3, 2025, it all came rushing out like a dam burst. The moment Josh Hazlewood finished delivering the final ball of the match – sealing Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s first-ever IPL title – the city of Bengaluru erupted. Not with chaos, but with unfiltered, joyous madness. The sky lit up with multi-coloured crackers, streets transformed into rivers of red and gold, and the chant that had echoed in hopeful tones for over a decade – Ee Sala Cup Namde – was finally declared with certainty: Ee Sala Cup Namdu. IPL Final: Report | Highlights Till Tuesday night, the fevered post-title scenes that cities like Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Jaipur had witnessed remained alien to Bengaluru. For years, despite boasting superstars and star-studded squads, RCB’s trophy cabinet lay bare. But that changed on a historic summer evening when Rajat Patidar’s band of warriors delivered what even Virat Kohli, the franchise’s beating heart, had once feared might elude them – an IPL crown. #WATCH | Bengaluru, Karnataka | Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinches its first #IPL title; a fan says, “We literally waited for 18 years for this one Cup and we won… This is not just a Cup for us.” pic.twitter.com/PetBgIdbXw— ANI (@ANI) June 3, 2025 From Indiranagar to Koramangala, from MG Road to Brigade Road, the Garden City turned into a vibrant carnival. People poured out of pubs, restaurants, homes, and offices – waving RCB flags, bursting fireworks, singing, crying, hugging, and screaming until their throats ran dry. It was not Diwali. It was not New Year’s Eve. It was something deeper. It was personal. “The city is waiting. My god. I’m thinking about them. Imagine what the fans must be feeling now, poor ones. Someone sent me a video – the entire city is filled with fireworks. The whole city. It’s very special. I can’t express my feelings. I have to experience it,” an overwhelmed Virat Kohli said, his voice cracking as he took in visuals of his city celebrating. And celebrate they did. Outside pubs and cafes in hotspots like Church Street and Jayanagar, hundreds had huddled around giant screens, clutching onto hope, clenching fists. And when victory was sealed – emotions erupted. Strangers embraced like long-lost family, crackers soared into the skies, and the anthem of generations – Ee Sala Cup Namde! – roared across the skyline. “It’s not Diwali, it’s RCB Diwas in Bengaluru!” read one social media post. Another fan shared, “Brigade Road has never looked this alive – 18 years of hope, belief and passion have finally paid off!” What made it even more special was the way every corner of the city joined the celebration. From building terraces flashing celebratory lights to narrow alleys inside apartment complexes erupting in impromptu dance parties – the city breathed RCB. Entire roads were blocked not in protest, but in dance. Horns blared not in frustration, but in rhythm. Children, parents, grandparents – all united in red, all crying happy tears. The people had waited too long. They had stood by the franchise when it failed. They had defended the team when memes mocked it. They had believed. On Tuesday, belief turned to bliss. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah summed up the collective emotion as he wrote on X: “From electrifying performances to unshakable spirit, this triumph has ignited the pride of Karnataka and thrilled fans across the world.” And it wasn’t just dignitaries or celebrities – the soul of the celebration belonged to the common fan. Youngsters on bikes waved flags with uncontainable pride. Families in hatchbacks honked their way through traffic just to chant RCB! RCB! on the roads. Some stood for hours outside bars just to glimpse the final overs, others climbed walls to find a screen – they braved the evening chill, the crowded streets, and the late hours. And they were rewarded with history. They will now gear up to welcome their champions on Wednesday, and you can bet the reception will be nothing short of spectacular. Bengaluru has turned green this monsoon, but for a few precious days, it will bleed red – the colour of pride, belief, and finally, of victory. Because this time, the Cup is theirs. Ee Sala Cup Namdu. Finally. Published By: Saurabh Kumar Published On: Jun 4, 2025

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Nikhil Kamath praises ‘Bangalore Boy’ Virat Kohli after RCB’s thrilling IPL 2025 win | Trending

Nikhil Kamath praises ‘Bangalore Boy’ Virat Kohli after RCB’s thrilling IPL 2025 win | Trending

Jun 04, 2025 01:36 AM IST Nikhil Kamath hailed Kohli as the new ‘Bangalore Boy’ after RCB won their first IPL trophy, ending an 18-year wait. Zerodha’s Nikhil Kamath praised Virat Kohli as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won their maiden IPL trophy after nearly two decades. Honouring the ace cricketer from Delhi, Kamath said that after the win, Kohli became “the Bangalore Boy.” Nikhil Kamath congratulated RCB for its historic IPL win over Punjab Kings. (PTI, File) “Virat Kohli you are the #BangaloreBoy today. Congrats RCB,” he wrote in an Instagram story, along with a heart emoji. Check out the post here: Nikhil Kamath shared a congratulatory message for RCB and Virat Kohli.(Instagram/nikhilkamathcio) Kamath’s comments came just hours after the IPL team defeated Punjab Kings in a tightly contested match. With a few balls to go, an emotional Virat Kohli was seen fighting back tears of disbelief as an 18-year-old dream came close to becoming a reality, with every moment. As the last ball was bowled and RCB emerged victorious, the former captain sunk to his knees and cried on the ground as teammates surrounded him. ““This win is as much for the fans as it is for the team. It’s been 18 long years. I’ve given this team my youth, prime and experience. I’ve tried to win it every season, gave it everything I have. To finally have it is an unbelievable feeling. Never thought this day would come, I was overcome with emotion after the last ball was bowled. Gave each and every ounce of my energy and it’s an amazing feeling,” he said. Fans celebrate across India For RCB fans, celebrations began late in the night as their team finally lifted its first-ever IPL trophy. “Ee sala cup naamde” turned into reality as supporters flooded the streets with joy, and fireworks filled the skies. Many shared videos of fireworks and celebrations in Bengaluru, comparing the festivities to Diwali. In the days leading up to the final, fans were seen organising hawans, offering digital snans to RCB team photos and going to temples with photos of Virat Kohli, seeking blessings for a win. (Also read: Indian billionaire celebrates like a true fan as RCB ends title drought and lifts IPL 2025 trophy) News / Trending / Nikhil Kamath praises ‘Bangalore Boy’ Virat Kohli after RCB’s thrilling IPL 2025 win See Less

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After IPL 2025 win, Krunal Pandya reveals telephone chat with brother Hardik Pandya | Cricket News

After IPL 2025 win, Krunal Pandya reveals telephone chat with brother Hardik Pandya | Cricket News

Krunal Pandya (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Krunal Pandya delivered a Player of the Match performance to guide Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Tuesday.Picked up by RCB for Rs 5.75 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction, Krunal brought out his full arsenal, refusing to let Punjab Kings gain control during their chase.His spell of 2 for 17, which included the crucial wickets of Prabhsimran Singh and Josh Inglis, proved to be a game-changer and played a key role in RCB’s six-run victory.Krunal later revealed that he had set his intentions clearly with the franchise during his very first conversation — he was there to win trophies — and he made good on that promise with a match-defining performance.“When we batted, we realised the slower you bowl, the better it is. In this format, you need guts to do it. I just backed myself and thought I’d vary my pace and keep it on the slower side more often. My biggest strength has been to learn what the situation requires. I knew I had to be brave to get wickets tonight. Thought I’d do that by bowling slow. If you’d have bowled quick, it’d have been a good wicket. But if you mixed it up, it was tougher. Pitch actually got easier in the second innings,” said Krunal while collecting the POTM trophy.“Have enjoyed my time with RCB so far. I told them on day one that I like to win trophies. I told Hardik too that the Pandya household will have nine trophies in 11 years,” he added. Krunal now has four IPL titles to his name — three with Mumbai Indians — and Tuesday’s performance marked the second time he has won the Player of the Match award in an IPL final. The first came in 2017, when he scored 47 off 38 balls to help Mumbai Indians defeat the now-defunct Rising Pune Supergiant.

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