Following their historic victory over Gujarat Titans in the 2026 IPL final, celebrations have been underway for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and their fanbase. Shortly after the conclusion of the match, former RCB owner Vijay Mallya sent his congratulations on the social media site X. Having been instrumental in founding the Bangalore based franchise in 2008, Mallya also added a message praising the players for achieving a second successive Indian Premier League title. It quickly emerged on social media as celebrations grew across Bangalore. "RCB RCB....Congratulations Double back to back IPL Champions. Namma dodda Simhagulu roared loudly and made us all very proud. Very well done you beauties." RCB RCB….Congratulations Double back to back IPL Champions. Namma dodda Simhagulu roared loudly and made us all very proud. Very well done you beauties. — Vijay Mallya (@TheVijayMallya) May 31, 2026 Also Read | 'Is That Clear Enough?': AB de Villiers Slams Ashish Nehra's 'Defensive' Call in IPL 2026 Final Mallya Congratulates RCB's IPL 2026 Triumph The post was written shortly after RCB registered a significant five wicket win over Gujarat Titans, successfully chasing down a target of 156 in Ahmedabad. Virat Kohli's unbeaten 75 was instrumental to the successful chase, having been given an aggressive start by Venkatesh Iyer. The RCB bowlers restricted Gujarat Titans to 155 for 8, which seemed a very achievable target in the final. This win represented another monumental achievement for the franchise and followed a year where they were victorious against the Punjab Kings in the final of the 2025 IPL competition. After years of heartbreak when nearing the trophy, RCB now have two IPL title to their name, cementing their place as one of the greatest teams in the IPL. Mixed Reactions Follow Social Media Post While many RCB fans were elated to receive the congratulatory post and lauded Mallya for establishing the franchise about two decades back and also for his continuous support, a number of trolls questioned his present legal standing, and referred to him as a fugitive economic offender. In no time, social media turned into a battlefield of debates as opinions were divided about his felicitation. Be that as it may, all eyes remained fixed on RCB's title triumph. Fans celebrated the win across the length and breadth of the country as the social media landscape became filled with images, videos and messages congratulating another iconic season for the Bengaluru franchise. The consecutive championships have cemented RCB's reputation as one of the most successful teams in the IPL.