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Zomato, Swiggy agents feature in Anushka Sharma's 'happy faces' video after RCB win | Trending

Zomato, Swiggy agents feature in Anushka Sharma’s ‘happy faces’ video after RCB win | Trending

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Jun 04, 2025 04:25 PM IST Virat Kohli returned to Bengaluru after RCB’s IPL win; Zomato, Blinkit and Swiggy agents were among the many who cheered for the victorious team. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fans erupted in joy as their team finally clinched their first-ever IPL title in 18 years. Following the historic victory, Virat Kohli and his wife, Anushka Sharma, returned to Bengaluru, where they were met with an overwhelming reception by cheering fans. After RCB’s historic win, Bengaluru erupted in joy.(Instagram/anushkasharma) On Wednesday, Anushka Sharma took to Instagram Stories to share the euphoric mood of the city. In one of the clips, the couple can be seen arriving in Bengaluru, with Kohli riding in a team bus surrounded by hundreds of enthusiastic supporters waving flags and chanting slogans. Sharma, sitting beside him, looked visibly moved by the outpouring of love and admiration from the fans. ‘Namma Bengaluru’ celebrates Sharma captioned the video with the words, “Namma Bengaluru current scenes,” capturing the spirit of the city as it celebrated one of its most cherished cricketing moments. In another story, she shared a clip showing delivery agents from Zomato, Blinkit and Swiggy, along with countless locals, lining the streets to cheer for the victorious squad. “These happy faces have waited for this very lovingly and patiently,” read her touching message. Kohli’s emotional moment The win, which came in a nerve-racking final against Punjab Kings at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium, was a deeply emotional moment for Virat Kohli. After Josh Hazlewood delivered the final ball — which was struck for a six by PBKS batter Shashank Singh — Kohli dropped to his knees, tears streaming down his face as the realisation of the victory sank in. It marked the end of a long, 18-year wait for both Kohli and the franchise. RCB posted a competitive total and managed to defend it with a six-run margin, despite a valiant effort from Punjab Kings, who ended their innings at 184 for 7. Shashank Singh’s gritty 61 kept hopes alive for PBKS, but it wasn’t enough. News / Trending / Zomato, Swiggy agents feature in Anushka Sharma’s ‘happy faces’ video after RCB win See Less

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Namma Bengaluru! Anushka Sharma joins Virat Kohli for RCB's IPL victory celebrations; crowd goes crazy - WATCH | Cricket News

Namma Bengaluru! Anushka Sharma joins Virat Kohli for RCB’s IPL victory celebrations; crowd goes crazy – WATCH | Cricket News

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Image credit: Anushka Sharma Instagram stories NEW DELHI: After 18 seasons of unwavering dedication and countless moments of heartbreak, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally lifted the coveted Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy, defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) by six runs in a thrilling final. This long-awaited triumph marked a historic milestone not only for the franchise but also for one of its most iconic players, Virat Kohli.Emotions, hugs, tears, high fives, shouts, and roars echoed throughout the packed Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad as RCB celebrated their victory.Kohli’s wife, Anushka Sharma, took to Instagram Stories to share a video of herself sitting with Virat Kohli and teammates on the team bus, the IPL trophy proudly displayed beside them.“Namma Bengaluru,” she wrote in her Stories.“These happy faces have waited for this very lovingly and patiently,” she added.A flood of emotions swept through the Narendra Modi Stadium as RCB lifted the trophy for the first time in the 18-year history of the tournament. ‘A particularly special feeling’: Andy Flower hails Virat Kohli, RCB after historic title win Anushka embraced her husband Kohli amid the electric atmosphere, where jitters stretched from the pitch to the last row in the stands.After breaking down on the field, Kohli ran over to his wife and hugged her, tears streaming down his face. Anushka warmly hugged and congratulated him.The stadium cameras clicked rapidly, capturing the heartfelt moment between the couple—a scene destined to become an iconic chapter in India’s pop culture history for years to come.For Kohli, this moment arrived just weeks after he announced his retirement from Test cricket. One can only imagine the profound sense of accomplishment running through his mind right now.Over the years, RCB has built a fiercely loyal fanbase that has stood by the team through every game and season. With their maiden IPL win finally coming after nearly two decades, that unwavering support has been richly rewarded.

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'Back to...': Virat Kohli’s heart warming message to Phil Salt after RCB’s maiden IPL triumph | Cricket News

‘Back to…’: Virat Kohli’s heart warming message to Phil Salt after RCB’s maiden IPL triumph | Cricket News

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Phil Salt and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary) (PTI05_29_2025_000522B) In what felt like a scene pulled straight from a feel-good sports drama, Phil Salt’s past 48 hours have been nothing short of magical. The England and RCB opener not only played a key role in helping Royal Challengers Bengaluru lift their maiden IPL trophy, but also became a father for the very first time.After the thrilling six-run win over Punjab Kings in the IPL 2025 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Virat Kohli took to Instagram to share a photo with Salt where both holding the IPL trophy and with a caption that melted hearts:“Well done partner. Now go back to the real stuff and get ready for changing diapers.” Virat Kohli Insta Story Salt’s whirlwind journey has made him the toast of RCB fans. While he didn’t have a big score in the final, his early tournament impact and unwavering energy in the field were crucial to RCB’s dream run. His stunning catch in the deep during the final — reverse cupped while running at full tilt — was one of the defining moments of the night. IPL 2025 Final | Rishi Sunak Interview: ‘I am a big Virat Kohli fan… RCB is my team’ But the biggest moment of Salt’s life came just hours before the match, when he welcomed his first child. Flying back to India in time for the final, Salt showed incredible commitment and capped it with silverware. Phil Salt Insta Post For Salt, the last two days were more than cricket. It was about legacy, both personal and professional and RCB’s long-awaited glory was the perfect way to begin a new chapter in more ways than one.

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IPL 2025 champions RCB welcomed by Karnataka Deputy CM on arrival in Bengaluru

IPL 2025 champions RCB welcomed by Karnataka Deputy CM on arrival in Bengaluru

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Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar gave a grand welcome to IPL 2025 champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru as they touched down in the city following their historic title win. Star players, including captain Rajat Patidar and the ever-iconic Virat Kohli, were greeted with special flower bouquets and warm congratulations at the airport. The atmosphere was electric as fans gathered in large numbers to catch a glimpse of their heroes, who ended an 18-year wait for the coveted IPL trophy with a thrilling six-run win over Punjab Kings in the final in Ahmedabad.

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Virat Kohli walks up to Mayanti mid-celebrations; his stirring ‘touch the trophy’ gesture leaves anchor misty-eyed

Virat Kohli walks up to Mayanti mid-celebrations; his stirring ‘touch the trophy’ gesture leaves anchor misty-eyed

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The IPL Trophy victory on Tuesday was not just for the Rajat Patidar-led side, which beat Punjab Kings by six runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, but for every player that has been part of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru outfit over the last 18 years – Virat Kohli did not just say it, he meant it. And his gesture for broadcaster Mayanti Langer, whose husband Stuart Binny was part of the RCB outfit the last time they reached the final, left her misty-eyed. Virat Kohli’s ‘trophy’ gesture left Mayanti Langer misty-eyed In a clip that went viral on social media, midway through the celebrations, as the RCB players were going around the ground with the title, Kohli was seen taking the trophy from the hands of Jitesh Sharma and walked over to Mayanti and told her, ‘touch the trophy’. The gesture left her emotional. Binny, a Bengaluru boy himself, who retired from all forms of cricket in 2021, was part of the RCB team for two seasons. In his debut campaign, in 2016, RCB reached the final, but was denied the honour after losing to Sunrisers Hyderabad. Mayanti, too, has her connections to the city. Despite being originally from Delhi, she shifted her base to Bengaluru over a decade back. “I followed a boy to Bengaluru (laughs). When I met Stuart (cricketer Stuart Binny) and we started getting serious, we decided to stay together after we got engaged. That is how Bengaluru happened. I knew it was a long-term commitment; my husband got an apartment for us, and that is how I came to be here. I love the city, it has a charm about it,” he had told Hindustan Times in an interview in 2021. “From Cubbon Park to Chinnaswamy Stadium, there are so many places that I’ve come to like, and we have a great group of friends here, so it feels like home,” she added. RCB team gear up for victory parade The Patidar-led team reached Bengaluru on Wednesday afternoon amid a roaring welcome from waiting fans, who lined the streets to catch a glimpse of the star-studded side. The state’s Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, received the players at the airport. The entire team will participate in a victory celebration at the Chinnaswamy Stadium at 5 PM. The celebration will begin with the much-anticipated open-top bus parade from Vidhana Soudha to the stadium.

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Virat Kohli's curious IPL trophy peek: RCB star checks what's inside | Cricket News

Virat Kohli’s curious IPL trophy peek: RCB star checks what’s inside | Cricket News

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Virat Kohli (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: After 18 seasons of unwavering commitment and countless moments of heartbreak, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally got their hands on the coveted Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy, defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) by six runs in a thrilling final. The long-awaited triumph marked a historic moment not only for the franchise but also for one of its most iconic players, Virat Kohli.Emotions, hugs, tears, high fives, shouts, and roars filled the air as RCB lifted the trophy at the packed Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.In a video now going viral on social media, Kohli is seen opening the lid of the IPL trophy and checking what’s inside it. His curious gesture sparked loud laughter among his teammates.Kohli, who has been with RCB since the inception of the league in 2008, shared a heartfelt post on his official Instagram, reflecting on what the victory meant to him, the team, and the millions of fans who stood by the franchise through every high and low.“This team made the dream possible, a season I’ll never ever forget,” Kohli wrote.“We’ve thoroughly enjoyed the ride over the last 2.5 months. This one is for the fans of RCB who never ever left our side in the worst of times,” he added.In his emotional post, Kohli dedicated the win to the years of struggle and resilience the team has shown, and the sacrifices made by the players over time. ‘A particularly special feeling’: Andy Flower hails Virat Kohli, RCB after historic title win “This one is for all the years of heartbreaks and disappointment. This is for every inch of effort left on the field playing for this team,” he said.Reflecting on his personal journey, the 36-year-old batting stalwart acknowledged the long wait to finally lift the IPL trophy.“As far as the IPL trophy is concerned–you’ve made me wait 18 years to be able to lift you and celebrate, my friend but it’s been absolutely worth the wait,” he added.Kohli, who played a pivotal role throughout the season, has always been the emotional core of the RCB setup. His words mirror the emotions of a fan base that stood by their team through every setback, now rewarded with ultimate glory.He featured in 15 games this season, amassing 657 runs at an average of 54.75 and a strike rate of 144.71, including eight fifties with a top score of 73 not out.As the celebrations roll on, Kohli’s message serves as a powerful reminder of the deep bond between players and fans—and the unwavering belief that finally turned into reality.

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Get addicted to winning: RCB's director of cricket Bobat tells players after maiden title

Get addicted to winning: RCB’s director of cricket Bobat tells players after maiden title

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Their long-cherished dream finally realised, Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Director of Cricket, Mo Bobat, has now set his sights on claiming a second successive IPL title next year and urged his players to “get addicted to winning.” RCB ended 18 years of wait to win an IPL title by defeating Punjab Kings by six runs in a close final here on Tuesday (June 3, 2025). During a stirring speech in the dressing room, Bobat also thanked RCB talisman Virat Kohli for giving his all for the team’s cause since the league’s inaugural edition in 2008. ‘Ee Sala Cup Namdu’: Royal Challengers Bengaluru lift maiden IPL title in 18 years “When I think about what we have gone through this season, one word that comes to my mind is special. The way we played has been special, that inspired people,” he said. “We think about the game, we think about the aggressive nature of cricket we played, the environment that we created was really special. That’s what gives you these sorts of results,” Bobat said during the speech, the video of which was posted by RCB on X. The 36-year-old Kohli, who retired from Test cricket last month, had been dreaming of winning the title in the world’s biggest T20 league for the last 18 years. “This is without question one of the most anticipated trophies in world sport and we think about what our fans have gone through, what Virat has gone through for all those years. This is a hugely anticipated trophy,” he said. “I know you don’t like to be singled out, Virat, but thank you for everything as a senior player and an icon player of this team. Everything you have put in over the last 18 years, you deserve this moment,” Bobat said. He asked his players to make winning a habit and is looking to claim back-to-back IPL titles, something that only two teams have achieved so far — Chennai Super Kings (2010, 2011) and Mumbai Indians (2019, 2020). “We need to enjoy tonight, we have to massively enjoy tonight but get time to look around you and like we have done through the season I am actually asking you to make sure we really get addicted to this feeling because this is the start. “Not many teams have won back-to-back IPLs. It happened twice before, next we will have final in Bengaluru, and we go again. So, get addicted to the feeling tonight. That feeling drives the hunger for addiction to winning and winning that trophy,” he said. Bobat, who has previously served as the performance director for England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for 12 years, said it was a complete team effort from RCB that culminated in a maiden title triumph. “Everybody in this room should be incredibly proud of your team, those who played those who haven’t played, every member, staff, content team, everybody it’s a good team effort. I think the magnitude of what we have achieved we will feel in the next few days when we go and see Bengaluru go crazy tomorrow,” he said. “Everyone contributing, it was proper team effort. Everybody contributing to every department. Those away wins were the special things we ticked off, something that other teams haven’t done before,” Bobat said. “Getting in top 2 and then finish the job, so much to be proud of and also all the challenges we overcame. Think about the disruption when everybody went home, when he called back, everyone got back together. Restart, injuries all those things have challenged us to come together,” he added. Bobat thanked all the players, support staff and team management for their combined effort in this wonderful journey. “I want to thank all the players, those who haven’t played as well. As coaches we had a clear picture how we want to play our cricket, and we were committed to that fully. “Some extraordinary commitments, Salty (Phil Salt) unbelievable you were. For you to do what you have done in the last few days after coming back in, top stuff mate we appreciate that. Hoff (Hazzlewood) as well,” he said. “Rajat (Patidar) well done as captain. We didn’t even need to win the toss today. Quick thank you for the staff, coaches, you have really worked hard especially science and medicine staff,” he added. “Opps (Operations team) and logistics guys, well done, content team. It was a real team effort. Andy (Flower), I wanna thank you, you have proven again why the best head coach you are,” Bobat said. Published – June 04, 2025 03:37 pm IST

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IPL 2025: Full list of prize money for teams and players as RCB gets ₹20 crore for winning first title

IPL 2025: Full list of prize money for teams and players as RCB gets ₹20 crore for winning first title

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Rajat Patidar with secretary of the BCCI, Devajit Saikia after winning the Indian Premier League IPL Final, Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India on June 3, 2025. | Photo Credit: Reuters Newly crowned IPL champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru have received ₹20 crore for winning the 18th edition of the league while runners-up Punjab Kings got richer by ₹12.5 crore. RCB lifted their maiden title in the world’s biggest T20 league by getting the better of PBKS by six runs in an exciting summit showdown here on Tuesday (June 3, 2025), ending a long wait of 18 years for the team as well as its talisman Virat Kohli. Third-Place finishers Mumbai Indians earned ₹7 crore for reaching Qualifier 2, while the fourth-placed Gujarat Titans were given ₹6.5 crore for playing in the Eliminator. Over the years, the IPL prize money has grown exponentially. In the inaugural 2008 edition, the winning side received ₹4.8 crore, whereas the runner-up team was awarded ₹2.4 crore. Delhi District Cricket Association (DDCA) wins ‘Best Pitch and Ground’ award The Delhi District Cricket Association (DDCA) has won the ‘Best Pitch and Ground’ award for the matches held at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Besides the recognition, DDCA also got richer by ₹50 lakh. The stadium hosted seven matches this season, all of them being preliminary fixtures. DDCA President Rohan Jaitley expressed his gratitude, stating, “This award is a testament to the tireless work of our curators, staff, and management. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards in cricket infrastructure”. Published – June 04, 2025 03:37 pm IST

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