Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won their first Indian Premier League (IPL) title in a dramatic final against Punjab Kings (PBKS) by only 6 runs. The victory is a watershed moment for the franchise, particularly Virat Kohli, who ended his 18-year quest for IPL title.
In a high-octane final, RCB scored a competitive total and held their composure in the last overs, with their bowlers performing admirably under pressure. Kohli’s emotional reaction after the match highlighted not just the end of a title drought, but also the culmination of years of perseverance, commitment, and team enthusiasm.
This season, RCB’s campaign has been nothing short of dramatic, from wallowing near the bottom of the standings in the middle of the season to winning important do-or-die matches and eventually taking the summit. Kohli, du Plessis, Karthik, and Siraj delivered standout performances throughout the tournament, helping the team achieve this historic feat.
Fans celebrated on social media, stating that the “Ee Sala Cup Namde” had finally been fulfilled. With this victory, RCB shed the label of underachievers, cementing their position in IPL history and providing their devoted fans with the title they’ve been waiting over two decades for.
