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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Karnataka wedding pauses as guests cheer RCB's first IPL title; watch video
When Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally clinched their maiden IPL title after nearly two decades, the celebrations spilled far beyond the stadium. Across India, fans were glued to their screens—including at a wedding in Kalaburagi, Karnataka, where guests momentarily hit pause on the festivities to witness the unforgettable finish. — nikchillz (@nikchillz) A viral video posted on X by user Nikhil Prabhaka captured the essence of the moment: a crowd gathered in front of a TV, eyes locked on the final over. His caption read: 'I'm at a wedding, people paused the wedding to watch the finishing moment of @RCBTweets winning the finals! #RCBvsPBKS #EeSalaCupNamde' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Minsk: Unsold Furniture Liquidation 2024 (Prices May Surprise You) Unsold Furniture | Search Ads Learn More Undo Though unplanned, for those few minutes, the wedding mandap took a backseat as the guests stood united in front of the screen, soaking in the electrifying final moments of RCB's breakthrough win. RCB finally ends title drought In a gripping final held in Ahmedabad, RCB edged past Punjab Kings by six runs, finally breaking an 18-year-long title jinx. For the franchise and its devoted fans, it was an unforgettable night. At the center of it all was Virat Kohli—an emotional pillar of the team—who dropped to his knees in tears as the match concluded. Teammates rushed in to celebrate, marking the end of years of near misses and heartbreak. Live Events Punjab's valiant effort falls short Chasing RCB's total, Punjab Kings fought hard, anchored by a determined 61 from Shashank Singh. With the match balanced on a knife's edge till the final ball—bowled by Josh Hazlewood—Punjab came agonizingly close, finishing at 184 for 7 despite a last-ball six. RCB's bowling unit held its nerve under pressure, delivering when it mattered the most. India united in celebration The wedding moment in Kalaburagi was just one of countless scenes playing out across India. From city homes to village markets, shops to roadside stalls, people momentarily stepped away from daily life to watch the thrilling finish. Social media lit up with stories and clips of fans across the country celebrating in unison. It wasn't just RCB's win—it was a collective celebration for cricket lovers everywhere. [With TOI inputs]
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Watch: Wedding guests pause celebrations to cheer RCB's historic IPL win
On the night Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally lifted their first IPL trophy after nearly 20 years, the celebrations weren't just inside the stadium. Across the country, people were glued to their screens, including at a wedding in Karnataka's Kalaburagi, where guests briefly put the festivities on hold to watch RCB's historic win. A video shared on the social media platform X by user Nikhil Prabhaka captured the mood perfectly: guests gathered around a screen, all eyes on the last over. The caption read: 'I'm at a wedding, people paused the wedding to watch the finishing moment of @RCBTweets winning the finals! #RCBvsPBKS #EeSalaCupNamde' It wasn't something anyone had planned. But for a few minutes, the wedding guests gathered– not around the mandap, but in front of the TV, united in the excitement of the match. Watch the viral video: RCB breaks the jinx, lifts IPL title for the first time Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinched a six-run win over Punjab Kings in a tense IPL 2025 final in Ahmedabad, finally ending their 18-year title drought. It was a night to remember for the franchise– and for Virat Kohli , who has been the heart of the team since the beginning. As the final over wrapped up, an emotional Kohli dropped to his knees, overcome with emotion. His teammates surrounded him, and the moment quickly turned into a scene of sheer relief and long-awaited celebration– something RCB fans had been dreaming of for years. Punjab's effort goes down to the wire Chasing RCB's target, Punjab Kings put up a strong fight, led by a gritty 61 from Shashank Singh. The game stayed on a knife's edge right up to the final over, bowled by Josh Hazlewood. Even though Punjab hit a six off the last ball, they fell short, ending their innings at 184 for 7. It was a tightly fought match, but RCB's bowlers kept their cool when it counted the most. Screens over ceremonies: India pauses for cricket The wedding in Kalaburagi was just one of many such moments. All over India, in homes, shops, offices, and public places, people paused whatever they were doing to catch the final overs of the match. Social media was soon flooded with videos and stories showing how fans from cities to small towns came together to witness the win. It was clear– this victory didn't just belong to RCB, it was celebrated by millions across the country.
