‘Ab hum woh RCB nahi rahe…': Royal Challengers Bengaluru's 8-wicket win over Punjab Kings sets off meme fest, fans dream first IPL title
After 71 thrilling matches in IPL 2025, we finally have our first finalist – a team whose fans are proudly chanting, 'Ee Sala Cup Namde.' Yes, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have booked their place in the final in emphatic fashion, cruising past Punjab Kings (PBKS) with a dominant eight-wicket win in Qualifier 1. The clash took place at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, and RCB wrapped it up with a jaw-dropping 60 balls to spare.
This win marks RCB's return to the final after a nine-year drought, sparking massive celebrations among their loyal supporters. Social media exploded and fans flooded platforms with hilarious memes and emotional tributes celebrating the team's long-awaited resurgence.
Congratulations RCB 🥳#RCBvsPBKS RCB RCB pic.twitter.com/Dq8JDrmpDf
— विक्रम 𝘬ꪊꪑꪖ𝘳 🦇 (@printf_meme) May 29, 2025
Lagta hai E Sala Cup Namde hoke rahega pic.twitter.com/lUktTD19CT
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) May 29, 2025
IPL 18 aayega aur jersey number 18 ke paas trophy jaayega pic.twitter.com/NMoOPx9goT
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) May 29, 2025
RCB entering IPL final pic.twitter.com/K56W5YzwFM
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) May 29, 2025
Rajat Patidar be like pic.twitter.com/OATyQxUNBY
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) May 29, 2025
Scene after RCB qualified for IPL 2025 final: #RCBvsPBKS pic.twitter.com/yWF91RKbYD
— Aman_Chain 🇮🇳 (@Amanprabhat9) May 29, 2025
#RCBvsPBKS pic.twitter.com/huVVbDTETP
— Raghav Masoom (@comedibanda) May 29, 2025
People who were supporting PBKS today because of RCB 😭🤣 #RCBvsPBKS pic.twitter.com/S7qNVxcp6G
— Viraj (@Yours_Viru) May 29, 2025
Summary of RCB Bowling🔥🔥
#RCBvsPBKS #RCB #Hazelwood pic.twitter.com/7w0KgBdewW
— Sarcasm (@sarcastic_us) May 29, 2025
Phil Salt with punjab team #RCBvsPBKS pic.twitter.com/8jsTh9OQsD
— Prayag (@theprayagtiwari) May 29, 2025
Literally RCB 💀💀 https://t.co/GgzynqWQRH
— Prayag (@theprayagtiwari) May 29, 2025
On the field, it was RCB from the get-go. Captain Rajat Patidar opted to bowl first, and the decision paid off well. The pitch had bounce, the bowlers had intent, and Punjab's batting lineup simply couldn't cope. They crumbled for just 101 runs in 14.1 overs. Josh Hazlewood and Suyash Sharma led the bowling attack with clinical precision, each grabbing three wickets and giving the batters no room to breathe.
When the time to chase arrived, RCB came out swinging. They were 30 without loss after just three overs. Though they lost Virat Kohli early – dismissed for a run-a-ball 12 thanks to a brilliant over from Kyle Jamieson – the momentum hardly shifted. Phil Salt's aggressive batting kept the scoreboard ticking, and with Mayank Agarwal offering stability, RCB reached 61/1 by the end of the powerplay.
Rajat Patidar later returned to the crease, partnering with Salt to calmly finish things off. Patidar's composed 15* off 8 balls helped seal the deal, showing how comfortably RCB handled the pressure.
Now, the tournament shifts to Ahmedabad. PBKS will await the winner of the Eliminator between Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians. Despite the defeat, PBKS still has one more shot at the final. As for RCB, they'll get some well-earned rest before facing off in the grand finale on June 3. Their fans, meanwhile, are dreaming louder than ever, because this just might be the year the cup finally comes home.
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