As Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) clinched their first-ever Indian Premier League (IPL) title, ending an 18-year-long wait, a wave of jubilation swept across fans, former stakeholders, and cricketing legends. The team’s narrow six-run win over Punjab Kings marked a historic moment that triggered an emotional outpouring across social media and beyond.
Sidhartha Mallya’s Tears Of Joy
Vijay Mallya’s son, Sidhartha Vijay Mallya, shared a deeply personal reaction. Though not present at the stadium in Ahmedabad, Sid posted a heartfelt video on Instagram that quickly went viral. The clip shows him on his knees, hands raised in the air, overcome with joy as he watched RCB’s final moments unfold. He later broke down in tears, wiping his face as he said, “Finally. 18 years! Finally we get to see this,” mirroring Kohli’s own teary reaction on the field.
Vijay Mallya Recalls Kohli’s Early Days
One of the first to celebrate the victory was former RCB owner and businessman Vijay Mallya, who took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his joy. Mallya, who owned the franchise when it first launched in 2008, fondly recalled picking Virat Kohli in the inaugural auction. “Winning the IPL for RCB is a dream I share with the team,” he wrote, underlining his lasting emotional connection with the franchise.
When I founded RCB it was my dream that the IPL trophy should come to Bengaluru. I had the privilege of picking the legendary King Kohli as a youngster and it is remarkable that he has stayed with RCB for 18 years. I also had the honour of picking Chris Gayle the Universe Boss…
— Vijay Mallya (@TheVijayMallya) June 3, 2025
Kohli’s Crucial Knock And Bowling Brilliance
Despite criticism for his relatively slow knock of 43 runs off 35 balls, Kohli’s innings laid the foundation for RCB’s defendable total of 190. The team’s bowlers rose to the occasion, with Krunal Pandya’s spell of 2/17 and timely wickets from Yash Dayal and Bhuvneshwar Kumar sealing the victory.
The match not only ended RCB’s title drought but also created one of the most memorable emotional spectacles in IPL history. Kohli’s kneeling celebration, the Mallyas’ reactions, and the surge of fan tributes marked the occasion as more than just a sporting achievement — it was a moment of collective catharsis.
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