It finally happened. After 18 years of trying, failing, hoping, and holding on, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have lifted their first-ever IPL trophy.
The moment was long overdue and was wildly emotional. It arrived on June 3 as RCB edged past Punjab Kings in a thrilling final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
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The celebrations were not limited to the players and fans. Celebrities from across India joined in and turned social media into a flood of tributes.
Virat Kohli has been the heart and soul of the team for nearly two decades. He may have stepped down from captaincy but his passion and loyalty have never wavered.
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At last, this trophy seals a long-deserved chapter in his career.
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The internet exploded as soon as the final ball was bowled. Bollywood, South Indian cinema and the cricketing fraternity couldn’t hold back their excitement.
Hashtags like #RCB #EeSalaCupNamde and #RCBChampions2025 trended instantly, with posts pouring in from every corner.
Popular actor Allu Arjun shared his joy on X:
THE WAIT IS OVER . “Ee sala cup namde!” At last! ❤️
— Allu Arjun (@alluarjun) June 3, 2025
We’ve been waiting for this day for 18 years.
A big, big congratulations to RCB! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/2khiWPLWKV
Let's take a look at some of the reaction below.
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
Big congratulations to @RCBTweets
— 𝕸𝖔𝖍𝖆𝖒𝖒𝖆𝖉 𝖘𝖍𝖆𝖒𝖎 (@MdShami11) June 3, 2025
What a moment for the fans and the team.@imVkohli – the heart and soul of RCB.
Hats off to the champions... 🏆#rcb #iplfinal #viratkohli pic.twitter.com/oE5Y2x5g5t
RCB 👏👏👏 @RCBTweets
— Faf Du Plessis (@faf1307) June 3, 2025
The longggggggggg wait is finallyyyyyyyyyyy over! 🤗♥️
— Kichcha Sudeepa (@KicchaSudeep) June 3, 2025
After years of passion, perseverance, and belief
RCB lifts the IPL trophy!
What a moment for every every every every RCB fan.. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
ಈ ಸಲ ಕಪ್ ನಮ್ದು…🏆❤️💛 pic.twitter.com/jyTiauWu5S
Been watching and cheering for years....finally RCB has made history. Congratulations @imVkohli and the entire team @RCBTweets 🙌🏻 pic.twitter.com/CpLr165zVd
— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) June 3, 2025
Ee Sala Cup Namde - Finally for real! 🙌🏻
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) June 3, 2025
Well deserved win for RCB!
After 18 long years, the team holds the trophy of Tata IPL 2025! With all the ups & downs, what an outstanding season this has been! Tough luck for PBKS, they gave it all, but it was RCB’s night for sure! Well…
Ee sala cup N̶a̶m̶d̶e̶
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) June 3, 2025
Ee sala cup Namdu
Congratulations RCB for your maiden IPL title. So happy for the GOAT @imVkohli One win that will remain with him for the lifetime @RCBTweets pic.twitter.com/3DWdzIpxSl
RCB have finally done it! 🏆 The 18-year wait comes to an end! What a win, what a night, what a story! Ee Sala Cup Namdu! 💥❤️ #RCBChampions #EeSalaCupNamde #IPL2025 pic.twitter.com/uqOHF3rylz
— Robbie Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) June 3, 2025
RCB have long been one of the most-followed teams in the IPL. Their fans never left dreaming of the trophy.
Year after year, through memes, heartbreaks, and near-misses, the “Ee Sala Cup Namde” chant lived on. And now, that dream has come true in 2025.