“The waiting is over, EE Sala Cup Namdu”: Netizens explode happily, RCB finally lifts the Maiden IPL trophy
RCB wins IPL 2025: In the 18th season of the Indian Premier League, Royal Challenger Bangalore (RCB) finally ended their long wait for the championship. On a historic Tuesday night, they defeated the Punjab King with six runs to lift the first IPL trophy at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
RCB released 190/9 in the final, with Virat Kohli scoring 43 points in 35 goals. Despite Shashank Singh (61off 30)’s courageous efforts, the Punjab Kings ended up with 184/7. Kohli has been a part of the team since 2008, and he has stirred up excitement after his victory. “I never thought this day would come. I’ve given it all to this team. This victory means everything.”
The victory was more than just a sports moment – it became an emotional release for the entire RCB supporters who have been waiting for since the 2008 team debut.
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“Wait ends”: Fans, celebrities flood the internet after RCB’s historic IPL won
The celebration exploded on the internet, with fans sharing emotional posts, memes and heart-warming tributes. Actor Allu Arjun summed up the millions of views and said, “The wait is over. EESala Cup Namde! Finally! We have been waiting for 18 years. Big, big congratulations to RCB!”
The waiting is over. “EE Sala Cup Namde!” Finally!
We have been waiting for this day for 18 years.
Great congratulations to RCB! pic.twitter.com/2khiwplwkv– Allu Arjun (@alluarjun) June 3, 2025
Even the Indian Election Commission has joined a witty and timely post: “The 18 years of waiting is finally over – Congratulations to the RCB champion! #IPL is over 18? Now is the time to make you an elector!
The 18 years of waiting is finally over – Congratulations to the RCB new champion! #IPL
18 years old? Now it’s time to shine!
Register as an elector and be ready to vote like a championCredit: @rcbtweets#RCBVPBK #iplfinal pic.twitter.com/xjwh0cg5g5
– Election Commission of India (@ecisveep) June 3, 2025
Fans watched Colee reunite with longtime teammate AB de Villiers on the court, and the emotional quotient at this moment has been captured perfectly. One user shared: “Kohli searched for ABD… They ran together and hugged like kids.”
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The online space is filled with messages of loyalty, comfort and joy – for many years, they have reflected on the meaning of supporting the RCB.
“A pain for 18 years.
18 years of trolling.
18 years of loyalty.
This victory is not only a trophy,
This is redemption.
Congratulations to RCB, “Read a powerful article.
Former cricketer Suresh Raina also participated in social media to congratulate Kohli and the team: “Ee sala cup n̶a̶m̶d̶e̶ee̶ee̶ee̶ee̶ee̶ee̶ee̶namdu namdu congratulations to RCB’s ipl championship. Your virgin ipl champion. Win for the life of the goat @IMVKOHLI.”
Another user responded to the emotional tone of victory, “Waiting for 18 years, even the King’s cry, but it’s a kind of tears that will bring joy to every RCB fan around the world.”
This moment also aroused Kohli’s loyalty and perseverance admiration through RCB’s roller coaster journey: “This is your moment, King @ImvKohli, you deserve it. Year after year, heartbreaking, heartbreaking, but he never gave in, but he kept it, he struggled, he fought. He believed. Congratulations to RCB “RCB” RCB.
Another fan summarizes the perfect numerology behind victory:
“Jersey 18th year 18th year.
This image says it all! It’s not only a sport, but an emotion.
The waiting is over. Dreams are real. History has been rewritten.
Congratulations, RCB. Congratulations to King Kohli! ”
Finally, a record captures collective comfort among RCB’s fan base: “Because we’ve been waiting for 18 years. Congratulations to RCB for finally Ee Sala CupN̶A̶M̶D̶E̶NAMDU!” The internet has a massive red and gold celebration – because this time, EE Sala Cup’s real Namdu.
