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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fans were on cloud nine after witnessing their beloved team lifting its first IPL title in 18 years on Tuesday, June 3. The scenes that unfolded on social media following RCB's maiden IPL title were nothing short of extraordinary. After an 18-year journey with the franchise, including a long stint as captain, the iconic Virat Kohli finally had the chance to lift the coveted trophy, a moment that deeply resonated with fans and viewers alike. This victory was so eagerly anticipated that even significant life events were put on hold to witness the historic moment.
Couple stops wedding vows to witness RCB winning IPL 2025 title
This exact scenario played out in Kalaburagi, Karnataka, where a couple in the midst of their wedding ceremony chose to pause their vows to ensure they didn't miss RCB's winning moment.
According to a video shared by a guest on X, attendees at the wedding gathered in front of a large screen television. As Josh Hazlewood bowled the final delivery of the last over, a wave of cheers erupted, with chants of 'RCB, RCB' echoing throughout the wedding hall, demonstrating the widespread excitement surrounding the team's victory.
The win marked a watershed moment as it was the first time RCB had ever clinched the IPL trophy, bringing an end to Virat Kohli's 18-year wait for this particular achievement.
"This team made the dream possible, a season I’ll never ever forget. We’ve thoroughly enjoyed the ride over the last 2.5 months. This one is for the fans of rcb who never ever left our side in the worst of times. This one is for all the years of heartbreaks and disappointment. This is for every inch of effort left on the field playing for this team. As far as the ipl trophy is concerned- you’ve made me wait 18 years to be able to lift you and celebrate my friend, but it’s been absolutely worth the wait," Kohli's Instagram post read.
Talking about the match, after losing the toss and being asked to bat first, RCB managed to put up a competitive total of 190 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Virat Kohli led the charge with a solid innings of 43 runs off 35 deliveries, while Jitesh Sharma provided a late flourish with a quick cameo of 24 runs from just 10 balls. For Punjab Kings, the bowling duo of Arshdeep Singh and Kyle Jamieson proved effective, both picking up three wickets each, conceding 40 and 48 runs respectively.
Punjab Kings faced a challenging target and were ultimately restricted to 184 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in their 20 overs. Despite a valiant and heroic effort from Shashank Singh, who remained unbeaten on 61 runs from 30 balls, PBKS fell short of the required score. For RCB, Krunal Pandya and Bhuvneshwar Kumar bowled crucial spells, each taking two wickets. Krunal Pandya's economical bowling performance, conceding just 17 runs, earned him the Player of the Match award.
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