RCB wins IPL 2025: What does ee sala cup namdu mean? All on Bengaluru's slogan
RCB fans couldn't stop chanting 'Ee Sala Cup Namdu' after Virat Kohli and co won their maiden IPL title. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat the Punjab Kings in the final on Tuesday, taking home the prized trophy.
As fans erupted in celebrations, the Kannada slogan 'Ee Sala Cup Namdu' echoed across Bengaluru.
In the IPL 2025 final, RCB posted 190/9, led by Virat Kohli's 43 off 35 balls, with contributions from Liam Livingstone (25) and Jitesh Sharma (24). PBKS, chasing 191, reached 184/8, falling short by six runs.
The win sparked euphoria in Bengaluru, with fans flooding the streets, waving RCB flags, and chanting 'Ee Sala Cup Namdu'. Social media exploded, with fans proclaiming, 'For every 'mundin sala'… this one's for 'Ee Sala…' 🙏,' reflecting the emotional payoff for loyal supporters.
Literal Translation: 'Ee Sala Cup Namdu' is Kannada, the primary language of Karnataka. It translates to 'This year, the cup is ours' in English. The phrase is the triumphant evolution of 'Ee Sala Cup Namde' ('This year, the cup will be ours').
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