"No 18 Lifts Trophy In 18th Edition": Cricket World Reacts To RCB's Historic IPL Win

RCB lifts the trophy [Source: Screengrab]

Royal Challengers Bengaluru lifted their maiden IPL trophy after a long wait of 17 years and the dream come true moment was a relief for the whole of India if not Punjab fans. With emotions swirling from one end to the other, Virat Kohli was also seen weak in his knees after RCB brought the game home.

After the win, the surreal celebration began with Virat Kohli leading the victory lap and began the heavy flow of congratulatory messages on social media.

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Cricket Fraternity Congratulates RCB

As RCB broke off the holy trinity of Delhi Capitals, and Punjab Kings and lifted their trophy, the cricketing world was more than happy to congratulate the franchise for their long-awaited dream.

Taking to X (formerly Twitter) cricket legends like Anil Kumble, Sachin Tendulkar, and even ex-RCB star Faf du Plessis also appreciated the win. Let's take a look at how the cricketing fraternity reacted to the victory.

"Congratulations to @RCBTweets on their first-ever IPL title. Fitting that jersey no. 18 lifts the trophy in the 18th edition. Well played and well deserved! 🏆 👏🏽 Well played to @PunjabKingsIPL as well for a well-fought season. " - @sachin_rt

Sachin Tendulkar's Post [Source: Screengrab]

"Ee sala cup N̶a̶m̶d̶e̶ Ee sala cup Namdu Congratulations RCB for your maiden IPL title. So happy for the GOAT @imVkohli One win that will remain with him for the lifetime" - @ImRaina

Suresh Raina's Post [Source: Screengrab]

"To see @RCBTweets finally win after 18 years fills me with immense pride. So many great players have worn that jersey.Special congrats to @imVkohli. You’ve been the face of RCB, carrying the hopes of millions with unmatched dedication and belief. No one deserves this more. " - @RossTaylor

"Big congratulations to @RCBTweets What a moment for the fans and the team. @imVkohli – the heart and soul of RCB. Hats off to the champions... 🏆 " - @MdShami11

Cricket fraternity's posts [Source: Screengrab]

"RCB 👏👏👏 @RCBTweets " - @faf1307

"Congratulations to @RCBTweets on a fantastic IPL win! A well deserved title after a long wait. Commendable performance by the @PunjabKingsIPL  throughout the season. " - @anilkumble1074

"Congratulations to @RCB on their first IPL title. Year 18 and number 18, a great story. The journey has been long but surely worth the wait. " - @irbishi

"RCB have finally done it! 🏆 The 18-year wait comes to an end! What a win, what a night, what a story! Ee Sala Cup Namdu! 💥❤️" - @robbieuthappa

Yuvraj Singh's Post [Source: Screengrab]

"Been a long wait, but the best stories are worth it! To win after 18 years takes more than talent 🏆 It takes belief, resilience and fire. Congrats @RCBTweets on a well-earned title. Massive congratulations to @imVkohli 🙌🏻 All these seasons, one team and belief in that one dream! And what a moment to have @ABdeVilliers17 and @henrygayle at the ground cheering on the legacy they helped shape. Well done #RajatPatidar and to the entire team and support staff of #RCB! Tough luck to @PunjabKingsIPL. They played fearless cricket and came close! Led with great intent by @ShreyasIyer15! Chin up, boys. The fight was real, and so was the heart ❤️ " - @YUVSTRONG12

"Kaun kahta hai adhura ishq mukammal nahi hota...RCB is the IPL champion 🤩💪" - @cricketaakash

"The 18 year wait is finally over for this man! Congrats @RCBTweets 🏆 " - @shamsi90

How The Final Panned Out?

In the match, RCB, batting first, posted a competitive total of 190/9. Contributions came from the usual suspects, with Virat Kohli (43) and Rajat Patidar (26) providing stability, while Jitesh Sharma added a crucial late flourish with a quickfire 24 off just 10 balls. For PBKS, Arshdeep Singh and Kyle Jamieson were the pick of the bowlers, each bagging three wickets.

In response, Punjab Kings appeared to be cruising at 136/4, but the momentum swung dramatically in the final overs. Despite a heroic unbeaten 61 off just 30 balls from Shashank Singh, RCB's bowlers tightened their grip. 

Krunal Pandya delivered a match-winning spell of 4-0-17-2, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar chipped in with crucial wickets. The quick dismissals of Wadhera, Stoinis, and Omarzai proved to be the turning point, as RCB held their nerve to seal a historic maiden IPL triumph.

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