RCB Clinches Maiden IPL Title After 18-Year Wait
In a historic moment for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), the team finally lifted their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy by defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) in a nail-biting final at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. RCB secured a 6-run win, defending their total of 190/9 in a high-pressure match.
Veteran star Virat Kohli, who has been part of the franchise since 2008, played a key role with the bat, scoring a crucial 43 runs. Emotional scenes unfolded as Kohli broke into tears following the win, ending an 18-year-long trophy drought for the franchise. Krunal Pandya’s stunning spell of 2/17 helped seal the win, despite a late charge from PBKS.
The cricketing world erupted in celebration, with fans and celebrities flooding social media with messages of joy. The long-running RCB slogan "Ee Sala Cup Namdu" finally turned into reality — this year, the cup truly belonged to Bengaluru.