Watch: Fans climb trees and buses to witness RCB’s IPL victory

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Jun 05, 2025, 07:55 IST

Text Size

Small
Medium
Large

Bengaluru celebrated Royal Challengers Bengaluru's first IPL victory. Thousands of fans gathered, expressing joy after the team beat Punjab Kings. Celebrations started at Vidhana Soudha, where the Karnataka government held a felicitation. The team paraded to Chinnaswamy Stadium in an open-top bus. Over ten thousand fans joined the celebrations at the stadium.

Watch: Fans climb trees and buses to witness RCB’s IPL victory

Bengaluru: An aerial view of fans gathering for Royal Challengers Bengaluru's fan engagement programme (PTI Photo)

Bengaluru came alive on Wednesday as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) returned home with their first IPL trophy. Thousands of fans filled the streets, stood on rooftops, and gathered around Vidhana Soudha and Chinnaswamy Stadium just to see their favourite players — especially Virat Kohli, who has been part of the team for 18 years.

Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!

The RCB squad, led by Rajat Patidar, landed in the city around noon. They were welcomed at the airport by Karnataka’s Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar. The team then went to meet Chief Minister Siddaramaiah at Vidhana Soudha, where a short ceremony was held to honour their achievement.

'A particularly special feeling': Andy Flower hails Virat Kohli, RCB after historic title win

“Virat Kohli has given his youth and heart to RCB. Today, he has made Karnataka proud,” Shivakumar said.

Poll

What made RCB’s IPL victory special for fans?

Ending the 18-year wait for the titleVirat Kohli’s dedication to the team

After meeting the CM, the players got on an open-top bus for a victory parade to Chinnaswamy Stadium. Fans lined up along the route, many waving flags, holding posters, and cheering loudly. Some climbed trees, buses and walls for a better view. It was a special moment for everyone who had supported the team for years.

Quiz: Who's that IPL player? RCB defeated Punjab Kings by six runs in the final, finally ending their 18-year wait for the title. The celebrations started early in the day and continued into the evening at the stadium, where fans were allowed in to be part of the moment. For RCB and their fans, it was more than just a win as it was the end of a long wait.

About the Author

TOI Sports Desk

The TOI Sports Desk excels in a myriad of roles that capture the essence of live sporting events and deliver compelling content to readers worldwide. From running live blogs for India and non-India cricket matches to global spectacles featuring Indian talents, like the Chess World Cup final featuring Praggnanandhaa and the Badminton World Championships semifinal featuring HS Prannoy, our live coverage extends to all mega sporting events. We extensively cover events like the Olympics, Asian Games, Cricket World Cups, FIFA World Cups, and more. The desk is also adept at writing comprehensive match reports and insightful post-match commentary, complemented by stats-based articles that provide an in-depth analysis of player performances and team dynamics. We track news wires for key stories, conduct exclusive player interviews in both text and video formats, and file content from print editions and reporters. We keep track of all viral stories, trending topics and produce our own copies on the subjects. We deliver accurate, engaging, and up-to-the-minute sports content, round the clock.

End of Article