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- Indian Express
Virat Kohli's dream fulfilled, Bengaluru erupts in Diwali-like celebrations as RCB finally lifts IPL trophy
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) lifted their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy after a nail-biting six-run victory over Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. It was a night in Bengaluru when the city's skyline lit up like Diwali as soon as the final ball confirmed RCB's historic win after an 18-year wait.
From midnight parades on the streets to rooftop fireworks, Bengaluru transformed into a festival ground. Videos of residents bursting crackers, waving RCB flags, and chanting 'Ee Sala Cup Namde' flooded social media. Sharing a video, an X handle @AdityaRajKaul wrote, 'Bengaluru at this Midnight hour. Diwali came earlier in 2025!'
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Bengaluru at this Midnight hour.
Diwali came earlier in 2025! #RCBvsPBKS
— Aditya Raj Kaul (@AdityaRajKaul) June 3, 2025
Another video shows massive traffic congestion as thousands of RCB fans hit the streets to celebrate the win. One clip captures fans gathering outside the Chinnaswamy stadium at midnight, while another shows fans dancing to dhol beats and waving RCB flags outside Bhartiya Mall.
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RCB Fans go berserk after their team's victory at Bhartiya Mall, Bengaluru
— Sameer Allana (@HitmanCricket) June 3, 2025
One video, in particular, shows a newlywed couple celebrating RCB's win on their wedding day. The viral video shows the guests hovering around the couple and chanting 'RCB! RCB.'
What happens when you get married on the same day RCB wins an IPL trophy 🏆👏🏻
— Sameer Allana (@HitmanCricket) June 3, 2025
Meanwhile, Virat Kohli broke down in tears after the team's victory over PBKS. Reflecting on his IPL journey, Kohli said, 'I have given this team my youth, prime, and experience. Tried to win it every season, gave it everything I can. Never thought this day would come, was overcome with emotion after we won.'
The IPL 2025 final match began with PBKS' skipper Shreyas Iyer winning the toss and opting to bowl first. Kohli anchored RCB's innings with a 44 off 35 deliveries, helping the team secure a total of 190 for 6 in their 20 overs.
This was RCB's fifth final after losing to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SH) in 2016.
