Watch: Wedding paused for RCB as fans celebrate title win
Virat Kohli winning the IPL put a wedding ceremony on pause (Images via X/@IPL &nikchillz)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's first-ever IPL trophy secured over Punjab Kings resulted in wild celebrations across the country. While Virat Kohli breaking down in tears and the jubilant RCB contingent lifting the trophy took center stage, another moment on social media is now garnering widespread attention.
RCB claimed their first IPL crown with a six-run victory over PBKS in the final. Celebrations went up a notch across the country as police even used lathis on supporters in certain areas of Bengaluru.
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However, a viral clip on social media shows how a wedding was paused to see RCB win its maiden crown. Viral visuals show how a marriage ceremony in progress, complete with bride and groom failed to be the center of attention as a large LED screen aired the final moments of the game between Punjab Kings and RCB.
The camera focused on RCB's loyal warrior - Virat Kohli as his side prepared to bowl the final delivery. Needing 12 runs from the final delivery, RCB had the game in the bag ahead of the final ball. However, even as Shashank Singh cleared the boundary for a six, the audience in attendance for the wedding erupted in celebrations.
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Chants of "RCB,RCB", echoed as fans started jumping up and down in cheers. The win marks the end of an 18-year wait for a maiden crown by the RCB franchise and even more so by their biggest star - Virat Kohli.
As celebrations extended into the night and with more to follow in the title parade, the win will be savored for days to come.
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RCB's clinched the title with a six-run victory as they posted 190 runs on the board while batting first. Even though the score was low in comparison to the high-scoring games in Ahmedabad this season, a marvelous bowling display by the side ensured the win in the summit clash.
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