RCB players with IPL Trophy; Former owner of Vijay Malllya New Delhi: Long waiting is finally at the end-no one felt a moment more than Vijay Malllya, the first owner of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). When the team picked up their magical Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy after 18 years of heart break, Malllya led the flood of emotional honors from fans and cricket giants around the world.Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe!“RCBs are finally IPL champions after 18 years,” Mallya posted on X. “An excellent campaign just through the 2025 tournament. A balanced team plays courageous with excellent coaching and supporting staff. Many congratulations! EE Sala Cup Namde!”The words were hit by a nostalgic chord with long -time fans who stood by the team through Maxim and mostly minima. Malllya, who owned franchise in her formative years, supervised the iconic signatures of players and early fighting RCBs – including three painful final defeats in 2009, 2011 and 2016. His post captured gross emotions when they finally saw RCB crosses the target line.
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It wasn’t just Mallya. The whole IPL brotherhood was united in clapping the long -awaited RCB triumph.
- Bombai Indians, five -time champions, published: “Congratulations on the new #tataipl Champions, @Rcbtweets. A strong and unforgettable campaign.”
- Chennai Super Kings, known for its wild rival with RCB, also shared their respect: “Congratulations, @RCBTWEETS! #IpPL2025final #whistlepod.”
- Kolkata Knight Riders summarized this best: “EE Sala Cup Nimde, congratulations.”
Even Sunrisers Hyderabad, Delhi Capitals, Lucknow Super Giants and Rajasthan Royals joined and celebrated the emotional breakthrough on social media with messages, videos and memes.
Virat kohli (photo)
But for Virat Kohli, the moment was personal. RCB Talisman, who had the hope of the team in almost two decades, fell to his knees after a 6-day victory over Kings Panjab. The image of Kohl, which was impressed with emotions, perfectly symbolized the end of the waiting era – and the beginning of the inheritance was fulfilled.
