Vijay Mallya Celebrates RCB's Historic IPL 2025 Victory

Vijay Mallya, the founder of Royal Challengers Bangalore, celebrates the team's first IPL title in 18 years after their thrilling victory over Punjab Kings. Mallya reflects on his journey with RCB, including his pivotal role in selecting legendary players like Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, and Chris Gayle. His heartfelt tweets express gratitude to the fans and the coaching staff for making this dream a reality. The final match showcased a nail-biting finish, with RCB edging out PBKS by just 6 runs. Discover more about this historic win and Mallya's emotional tribute.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 4, 2025, 11:19 IST

Vijay Mallya's Connection with RCB

Vijay Mallya, the visionary behind the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), played a pivotal role in the team's inception in 2008. He was instrumental in selecting Virat Kohli for the squad and also brought in renowned players like AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle. Following RCB's historic win against Punjab Kings in the 2025 Indian Premier League final, Mallya shared his thoughts on the momentous occasion.

Mallya's Celebratory Tweets After RCB's Triumph

Mallya expressed his joy on social media, stating, "RCB are IPL Champions finally after 18 years. Superb campaign right through the 2025 tournament. A well-balanced team playing boldly with outstanding coaching and support staff. Many congratulations! Ee sala cup namde!!" His heartfelt message celebrated the team's achievement.

Mallya Reflects on His RCB Journey

He reminisced, "When I founded RCB, it was my dream for the IPL trophy to come to Bengaluru. I had the privilege of selecting the legendary King Kohli as a young player, and it’s remarkable that he has remained with RCB for 18 years. I also had the honor of choosing Chris Gayle, the Universe Boss, and Mr. 360 AB de Villiers, who are integral to RCB's legacy. Finally, the IPL trophy arrives in Bengaluru. Congratulations and thanks to everyone who made my dream a reality. RCB fans are the best and truly deserve this trophy. Ee Sala Cup Bengaluru baruthe!"

Match Highlights: RCB vs PBKS

In a thrilling final, Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinched the IPL trophy by defeating Punjab Kings by just 6 runs. Under Rajat Patidar's leadership, alongside Virat Kohli, RCB secured their first IPL title after an 18-year wait. The decision to start with bowling allowed Punjab to restrict RCB to 190/9, thanks to impressive performances from Arshdeep and Kyle, each taking 3 wickets. Virat Kohli was the top scorer for RCB, contributing 43 runs off 35 balls. RCB faced early challenges, losing wickets frequently, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Krunal Pandya effectively limited PBKS to 184 for 7 in their 20 overs.