Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at last claimed their maiden IPL title after 18 years on June 3, 2025. They defeated Shreyas Iyer-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) in a thrilling final match in Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Virat Kohli fans erupted in celebration like Diwali, bursting crackers and bellowing "Ee Sala Cup Namdu" in sheer joy. Royal Challengers Bengaluru Wins IPL After 18 Long Years Royal Challengers Bengaluru, under captain Rajat Patidar, managed to score 190 runs for 9 wickets off 20 overs while batting first in a high-pressure final. Virat Kohli played a crucial role with 43 runs off 35 deliveries. Jitesh Sharma and Liam Livingstone supported with decent hits towards the end. Punjab Kings struggled in pursuit as they reached 184, eventually losing by 6 runs, handing RCB their much-desired trophy. The grand party was all about Virat Kohli, who has been the mascot of RCB for years. The crowd cheered as he won this game with great fervor. In Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and almost every city of India, people yelled "Ee Sala Cup Namde" and "Kohli, Kohli" in celebration. Prior to the final, supporters conducted special prayers and rituals, anticipating good fortune. Even their cars were decorated with nimbu-mirchi (lemon and chili) to ward off bad luck. Also Read | Watch: Virat Kohli Hugs Ravi Shastri in Joy After RCB’s IPL Win Watch the celebrations at different places: Bengaluru: When Virat Kohli declared, “My heart is with #Bengaluru,” the city erupted. After 18 long years of heartbreak, the streets in the tech capital turned into a sea of celebration around midnight.Congratulations RCB💐💐 Thank you Virat, Rajat & team. pic.twitter.com/2LYTKSVYSj — TOI Bengaluru (@TOIBengaluru) June 3, 2025 Raipur: • CELEBRATIONS IN RAIPUR FOR RCB.• IPL CHAMPION x RCB.#RajatPatidar #PBKSvsRCB#IPLFinals #IPL2025Final #RCBvsPBKS#congratulationsRCB #ABdeVillierspic.twitter.com/ng1GqqjhUh — Nitesh Prajapati (@itsmenitesh004) June 3, 2025 Hyderabad: Celebrations at Secretariat Premises #Hyderabad pic.twitter.com/CiqCVVHtos — TolakariTimes (@TolakariTimes) June 3, 2025 Delhi: Crazy Celebration after RCB won in Delhi (Send me your City's Celebration Clips) pic.twitter.com/rAsVZ7yUbU — Ghar Ke Kalesh (@gharkekalesh) June 3, 2025 Andhra Pradesh: RCB FANS CELEBRATIONS IN ANDHRA PRADESH WHEN WON IPL TROPHY. 🥶🏆pic.twitter.com/12hPLlXSex — Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) June 3, 2025 Ahmedabad: Celebrations all over ahmedabad 🥳#IPLFinals pic.twitter.com/MKXcudY0H8 — That's so SAAD (@delulusaad) June 3, 2025 Mumbai: It's Mumbai celebration, whole india celebrating RCB victory #RCBvsPBKS pic.twitter.com/IshCEeqpqg — Accidental Bhakth (@accidental_cmo) June 3, 2025 Chennai: Chennai Marni mall after RCB winning IPL#chennai#marni mall#rcbvspunjab#rcb pic.twitter.com/g0AYn0riXW — mark_ucker (@rupesh_043) June 3, 2025 Rajasthan: Rcb ❤️ Kota Rajasthan.#RCBvsPBKS #Kohli pic.twitter.com/TKeZ3XQ2lM — King (@ChahatR92086268) June 3, 2025 Uttar Pradesh: #RCBvsPBKSRCB CELEBRATION From Lucknow Uttar Pradesh. Virat Kohli @GaurangBhardwa1 pic.twitter.com/q2KAZHsD28 — Kumar gonu (@GonuKumar420) June 3, 2025 Bihar: Congratulations RCBWin moment Katihar Bihar #IPLFinal #ViratKohli #IPL2025 #RCBvsPBK #congratulationsrcb pic.twitter.com/LBPE5YAbvv — Sahajan Ali (@ali_sahaja46044) June 3, 2025 Madhya Pradesh: Indore , city of captain patidar #IPL2025 #rcb #indore pic.twitter.com/xVZ2L19FJH — Arun jat (@apanindori) June 3, 2025 Assam: Rcb craze is unreal ❤️🏆A small city in North East Assam. #dibrugarh #RCBvPBKS #RCB #ViratKohli𓃵 #rcbwon pic.twitter.com/cYU7y03q87 — Subham Chowdhury (@SubhamC40304799) June 3, 2025 Also Read | Full List of Award Winners in IPL 2025 Appreciations for Punjab Kings While Punjab Kings lost the final, they performed excellently all throughout the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. They were led by Shreyas Iyer and displayed good skill and battled hard in the final. Most fans and teams admired their effort and performance during the tournament. Iyer's captaincy was the positive for the franchise, but what made it possible was a complete team effort. The uncapped Indians namely, Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Nehal Wadhera and Shashank Singh contributed extremely good the bat. Their bowlers also delivered time and again in this tournament. For the coming season, they have formed a solid team and they will come with the hopes of lifting the title in the 2026 season.