Ee Sala Cup N̶a̶m̶d̶e̶ Namdu… forget the memes and jokes – this is real! After 18 long years, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are finally IPL champions. They defended a total of 190 runs against a strong Punjab Kings side to end their long and painful wait for a first IPL title.
The Wait Is Over: RCB Are IPL Champions at Last
Krunal Pandya played a key role, taking 2 wickets for just 17 runs in his 4 overs, putting pressure on the Punjab batters. This win also meant a lot for Virat Kohli. Already a winner of the World Cup, T20 World Cup, and Champions Trophy, he can now proudly add an IPL trophy to his collection.
On June 4, 2025, Kohli will finally wake up as an IPL champion.
At a ground where chasing 200 is usually easy, RCB pulled off a brilliant effort by defending just 190. Punjab Kings started strong with openers Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh, making the target look simple. But once RCB brought in the spinners, the game turned.
From 72 for 1 in the 9th over, PBKS collapsed to 98 for 4 in no time. Krunal Pandya led the fightback with key wickets and tight bowling. Shashank Singh scored a late fifty, but it wasn’t enough as Punjab finished on 184, falling short by 6 runs.
RCB’s bowlers held their nerve. Krunal’s breakthroughs, including Inglis and Prabhsimran, shifted the momentum. Shepherd and Bhuvneshwar chipped in with crucial wickets. When Nehal Wadhera and Marcus Stoinis were dismissed in the 17th over, the match was as good as sealed.
RCB believed, and so did their fans. Even AB de Villiers stepped out of the commentary box to cheer them on.
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‘Ee Sala Cup Namdu’ Becomes Reality For Fans
Meanwhile, fans on social media erupted in joy as RCB scripted history. From actors, prominent people, and YouTubers to fans, everyone took to their social media and expressed their happiness. Check out some of the best reactions:
RCB are IPL Champions finally after 18 years. Superb campaign right through the 2025 tournament. A well balanced team Playing Bold with outstanding coaching and support staff. Many congratulations ! Ee sala cup namde !!
— Vijay Mallya (@TheVijayMallya) June 3, 2025
VIRAT KOHLI, AB DE VILLIERS AND CHRIS GAYLE WITH THE IPL TROPHY. 🏆 pic.twitter.com/JoG8xqcZCB
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) June 3, 2025
THE WAIT IS OVER . “Ee sala cup namde!” At last! ❤️
We’ve been waiting for this day for 18 years.
A big, big congratulations to RCB! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/2khiWPLWKV— Allu Arjun (@alluarjun) June 3, 2025
TNE CELEBRATION OF BENGALURU CITY AFTER RCB WON THE IPL TROPHY.!!!!
– The 18 , Virat Kohli, Happy for RCB.!!
– Congratulations RCB RCB.!!
– After 18 years.!!
— MANU. (@IMManu_18) June 3, 2025
THE WAIT IS OVER
Finally RCB has made it After 18 long yearsRCB WON WE WON
Congratulations RCB 💐💝 pic.twitter.com/qDSw96UXTb
— Mahesh M.Ojha (@mmojha) June 3, 2025
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Congratulations RCB 🏆 pic.twitter.com/zrLuNk25Xp
— Akanksha Parmar (@iAkankshaP) June 3, 2025
IPL finally has reached the level of Premier League football fandom pic.twitter.com/gwOGNd8ioH
— Gabbar (@GabbbarSingh) June 3, 2025
Trophyless saar…!!!
Save humanity saar…!!!
Who'll be Ben Cutting saar…!!! pic.twitter.com/tpvqcsobwJ— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) June 3, 2025
Finally! Very Happy for Rcb and their amazing team and fans.. truly deserve it.. congratulations!!
— ATR (@RayuduAmbati) June 3, 2025
Uffff!! This Frameeeeeee 😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/UElYFvBeyy
— Sohel. (@SohelVkf) June 3, 2025
https://twitter.com/KillerCool13/status/1929963106064838902
https://twitter.com/_extracricket/status/1929970161202680175
Congratulations RCB , Finally won their first IPL trophy, so happy for @imVkohli bhai.❤️#IPLFinal pic.twitter.com/im1okoROMz
— Elvish Yadav (@ElvishYadav) June 3, 2025
https://twitter.com/_extracricket/status/1929970873986847110
Congratulations RCB on winning IPL 2025!
After 18 years of patience and hard work, your teamwork made the dream come true. Champions at last 🏆#RCBFinal2025 #IPLFinals pic.twitter.com/TOymYVd9Vu
— Harish Rao Thanneeru (@BRSHarish) June 3, 2025
https://twitter.com/Manojve1228/status/1929963871634120985
PICTURE OF THE DAY 🚨
CONGRATULATIONS RCB ❤️🏆#RCBvsPBKS #IPLFinal pic.twitter.com/9TiVKeJmzF
— Ankit Mayank (@mr_mayank) June 3, 2025
Ee Sala Cup Namde!❤️🏆
Congratulations RCB! pic.twitter.com/lIhRpjdAeA
— Congress (@INCIndia) June 3, 2025
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