Actor Allu Arjun joined fans across the country in celebrating Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s maiden Indian Premier League title win on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. Taking to X handle, the actor shared a screenshot from the post-match celebration and wrote, “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.” RCB defeated Punjab Kings by six runs in the final to lift their first IPL trophy since the league began in 2008.

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Chief Minister Siddaramaiah joined in the celebrations with a post that read, “R-C-B. Congratulations to RCB for defeating Punjab and lifting the IPL trophy. This victory is built on Virat Kohli’s 18 years of dedication. Every RCB player delivered like a champion. This is a historic day. Ee Sala Cup Namde.”

Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar also posted on social media saying, “18 years of wait — it’s been worth it. Thank you, RCB.”

RCB’s victory marked the end of an 18-year title drought since the league began in 2008. The team posted 190 for 9 in 20 overs and restricted Punjab Kings to 184 for 7 in a tense final. Virat Kohli scored 43 off 35 balls and skipper Rajat Patidar added 26 from 16 deliveries. Krunal Pandya stood out with the ball, taking 2 wickets for just 17 runs in four overs.