Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) celebrated their first-ever IPL trophy win after 18 seasons, defeating Punjab Kings in a tense final. The victory sparked emotional celebrations at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium.
Star player Virat Kohli was visibly emotional after the win, sharing a heartfelt hug with his wife, actress Anushka Sharma, on the field. Sharma later shared videos on Instagram showing the couple celebrating with the team and the trophy on the team bus, captioning it “Namma Bengaluru”.
The long-awaited victory was a significant moment for the franchise, Kohli (who recently retired from Test cricket), and RCB’s loyal fanbase. The emotional scenes captured at the stadium highlighted the culmination of years of anticipation and support for the team.