‘Wait is over, Ee Sala Cup Namdu’: Netizens explode with joy as RCB finally lift maiden IPL trophy

RCB Wins IPL 2025: In the 18th season of the Indian Premier League, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally ended their long wait for the title. On a historic Tuesday night, they defeated Punjab Kings by six runs to lift their maiden IPL trophy at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium.

RCB posted 190/9 in the final, with Virat Kohli scoring 43 off 35 balls. Punjab Kings, despite a valiant effort by Shashank Singh (61\off 30), fell short and ended at 184/7. Kohli, who has been part of the team since 2008, was emotional after the win. “I never thought this day would come. I’ve given everything to this team. This win means everything,” he said.

The win wasn’t just a sporting moment—it became an emotional release for an entire generation of RCB supporters who had been waiting since the franchise’s debut in 2008.

‘Wait is over’: Fans, celebs flood internet after RCB’s historic IPL win

Celebrations erupted across the internet, with fans sharing emotional posts, memes, and heartwarming tributes. Actor Allu Arjun summed up the sentiment of millions, saying, “THE WAIT IS OVER. Ee sala cup namde! At last!  We’ve been waiting for this day for 18 years. A big, big congratulations to RCB! ”

Even the Election Commission of India joined in on the viral moment with a witty and timely post:
“The 18-year wait is finally over — Congratulations RCB New Champion! #IPL 
Turning 18? It’s your time to shine!
Register as Elector & Be ready to vote like a champion.”

The emotional quotient of the moment was captured perfectly by fans watching Kohli reunite with long-time teammate AB de Villiers on the field. One user shared, “Kohli searched for Abd ..they ran together and hugged like kids.”

The online space was filled with messages of loyalty, relief, and joy—many of them reflecting on what it meant to support RCB all these years.
“18 years of pain.
18 years of trolling.
18 years of loyalty.
This victory is not just a trophy,
This is redemption.
Congratulations RCB,” read one powerful post.

Former cricketer Suresh Raina also took to social media to congratulate Kohli and the team:
“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.”

Echoing the emotional tone of the win, another user wrote, “The tears that waited 18 years, and even the King’s cry  but it’s a tear that will give joy to every Rcb Fan around the world.”

The moment also sparked admiration for Kohli’s loyalty and perseverance through RCB’s rollercoaster journey: “This is YOUR moment, King @imVkohli, You deserve it all. Year after year, heartbreak after heartbreak but he never gave up, he stayed, he fought. He believed.  Congratulations RCB”

Another fan summed up the perfect numerology behind the triumph:
“18th year for jersey no. 18.
This image says it all! It’s not just a sport, it’s an emotion.
The wait is over. The dream is real. History has been rewritten.
Congratulations, RCB. Congratulations King Kohli!”

And finally, a note that captured the collective sigh of relief across the RCB fanbase:
“Because we have waited for 18 years. Congratulations RCB finally
Ee Sala Cup N̶a̶m̶d̶e̶ Namdu!”

The internet was united in one massive red and gold celebration—because this time, Ee Sala Cup truly Namdu.