Jubilant scenes unfolded across Bengaluru on Tuesday, June 3, as RCB finally lifted their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy after a thrilling victory against Punjab Kings in the 2025 T20 final. Pic/ PTI

Streets of Bengaluru erupted in celebration when the winning run was scored, marking the end of a long and emotional wait for RCB fans who supported the team through years of near-misses and heartbreaks. Pic/ PTI

Streets were filled with chants of "Ee Sala Cup Namde," a slogan that has become synonymous with RCB's enduring hope and fan spirit. Pic/ PTI

For the team, the win was not just about a trophy, it was a culmination of years of effort, team rebuilding, and unshakable belief. Pic/ PTI

For fans, it was a long-cherished dream turned into reality. Pic/ PTI

Rajat Patidar-led Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Punjab Kings by six runs in the IPL 2025 match at the Narendra Modi Stadium

Following RCB's historic triumph, cricket fans were seen celebrating at Mahavir Nagar in Kandivali (West) in Mumbai.

During the celebrations, fans were seen chanting RCB stalwart Virat Kohli's name

The victory marked a significant personal milestone for Kohli, one of the tournament’s most consistent performers and a loyal figure in the RCB camp since its inception

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s long-awaited IPL triumph turned into a moment of sheer joy and emotion as star batter Virat Kohli celebrated the victory alongside his wife and actor Anushka Sharma

The couple, often in the spotlight for their unwavering support for each other, shared a heartfelt moment on the field after RCB clinched their maiden IPL title in a thrilling final against Punjab Kings

The Bengaluru-based franchise won their first-ever IPL title under Rajat Patidar's captaincy (Pic: X/@RCBTweets)

Virat Kohli is the only player who has represented a single franchise in all 18 editions of the Indian Premier League (IPL) (X/@RCBTweets)