Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru owner Vijay Mallya congratulated the franchise after it lifted its first-ever Indian Premier League title with a six-run win over Punjab Kings in the IPL 2025 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Mallya posted a heartfelt message on social media platform X soon after the team’s long-awaited victory. He wrote, “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!!”
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His message quickly went viral, drawing thousands of likes and shares as fans remembered the early RCB era under Mallya’s ownership.
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.
The win was widely celebrated across the country and brought closure to years of heartbreak for the RCB fanbase.
