Did Vijay Mallya Lead the Reactions as RCB Ends IPL Title Drought?

New Delhi, June 4 (NationPress) The long-awaited moment has arrived—and none felt the sentiments more profoundly than Vijay Mallya, the inaugural owner of the Bengaluru franchise. As Royal Challengers Bengaluru celebrated their first-ever IPL trophy after 18 years filled with heartache and hope, the former RCB owner spearheaded a wave of congratulatory messages from across the cricketing community.

“RCB are IPL Champions at last after 18 years,” Mallya shared on X (formerly Twitter). “An exceptional campaign throughout the 2025 tournament. A well-composed team playing boldly with fantastic coaching and support staff. Huge congratulations! Ee sala cup namde!!”

This remarkable achievement united generations of RCB fans and stakeholders, both past and present. The entire IPL fraternity came together to honor the team's hard-earned success.

The Mumbai Indians, five-time champions, commended the effort: “Congratulations to the NEW #TATAIPL Champions, @RCBTweets. A strong & memorable campaign.”

Sunrisers Hyderabad, who have also experienced title success in the past, recognized RCB’s resilience: “Congratulations on a remarkable season and a well-deserved title, @RCBTweets.”

Chennai Super Kings, RCB’s fiercest competitors, also set aside rivalry to partake in the joy: “Congratulations, @RCBTweets! #IPL2025Final #WhistlePodu.”

The message that perhaps resonated with millions of fans came from Kolkata Knight Riders: “EE SALA CUP NIMDE, CONGRATULATIONS.”

Even Delhi Capitals, Rajasthan Royals, and Lucknow Super Giants joined the celebration, sharing stories, memes, and heartfelt posts marking the end of the title curse.

While the cricketing community rejoiced in RCB’s victory, the occasion held deep personal significance for Virat Kohli. As the team clinched a six-run victory against Punjab Kings in a nail-biting final, Kohli dropped to his knees in tears. It was a fitting portrayal of loyalty rewarded—after 18 years, three near-misses in finals, and countless sacrifices, the iconic batter had finally savored IPL glory.

The path to the title was anything but smooth. RCB lost early wickets in the final, but crucial partnerships—especially between Kohli and Mayank Agarwal—ensured a competitive total of 190. Their bowlers, led by Krunal Pandya’s pivotal spell of 2/17 and Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s composed death bowling, secured the trophy.

Despite a valiant 61* off 30 balls from Punjab’s Shashank Singh, RCB maintained their composure. The final over drama only enhanced the sweetness of the victory. The title win united former legends, rival franchises, and fans worldwide in celebration.

After years of mockery, memes, and near-misses, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru are no longer without a title. The narrative has changed, the wait has concluded, and the echo of “Ee Sala Cup Namdu” now resonates in reality, not just in dreams.