Seventeen years, one prayer — and it was lastly answered on Tuesday as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) received its maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title to ship the membership devoted into rapturous delight.
On a frenzied night within the Garden City the place fans packed each accessible house — from pubs to restobars to open grounds to buying malls to even slim alleys in house complexes — Rajat Patidar’s band of merry males ensured that one in every of cricket’s most loyal fan bases would lastly expertise the style of salvation.
As the nail-biting match drew to a detailed and RCB victory was imminent, Bengaluru sky lit up with crackers and the air stuffed with screams of pleasure. “It’s finally ours!” an ecstatic Kishore, a fan at a public screening, screamed. “This victory feels very special, especially after losing thrice in the final before. We are also very happy for Virat Kohli. He has given his all for this club from the beginning.”
A lot of fans of Royal Challengers Bengaluru celebrating after the team received the IPL trophy, in Bengaluru on Tuesday, June 03, 2025.
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Ok. MURALI KUMAR
“A successfully achieved feat through hard work and determination!” stated one other supporter, Veena V. Ram, as firecrackers lit up the evening sky.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, an ardent cricket fan, took to social media platform X, congratulating the team for “a historic IPL triumph”. “From electrifying performances to unshakable spirit, this triumph has ignited the pride of Karnataka and thrilled fans across the world.”
A day of hysteria and hope
Excitement of fans started early within the day as the town wore a festive look. At road corners, pubs, residences and playgrounds, screens had been put in and tons of gathered to look at the nail-biting closing with nervousness and hope. Nearly 10,000 folks noticed the match reside on large screens at BGS Grounds at Vijayanagar.
Many had been out on the street since afternoon, shopping for merchandise, arranging screenings, and a few even taking out bike rallies with RCB flags. With most restobars within the metropolis arranging screenings, crowds had began to assemble on Church Street, Brigade Road and M.G. Road by 3 p.m.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru fans celebrating in Bengaluru on Tuesday, June 03, 2025..
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Ok. MURALI KUMAR
Hundreds gathered close to the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, which can be the house floor of RCB to purchase jerseys, caps, flags, and different merchandise of the team. “Whether RCB wins or not, today is a celebration,” stated Vikram Jain, earlier within the day. Aslam Sheikh, a jersey vendor working close to Cubbon Park stated, all smiles, “Everyone is wearing red, cheering, and celebrating. It’s good for business and for the spirit of the city!”
Published – June 04, 2025 12:46 am IST
