History was made, and every Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fan will remember it forever. After 18 years, the Rajat Patidar-led team defeated PBKS and won the IPL trophy in 2025. Millions of people across the country tuned in to watch this highly anticipated victory and contest. Several celebrities instantly rushed to social media to express their delight at RCB’s victory, praising Virat Kohli and the team’s performance. As the match came to a close, Virat Kohli, the cricketer who had been faithful to the RCB franchise for 18 years, burst into tears, watching the historic win he had been waiting for. Today, every admirer was moved to tears after seeing his vulnerability. Celebrities congratulated the squad and Virat Kohli for making history on June 3. Producer and actor, JD Majethia took to his Instagram handle to share a throwback picture of Virat Kohli, he wrote, “The whole country including @shreyasiyer96 and @realpz will be happy for you holding this trophy tonight. The country loves you and you have been a great role model for the budding cricketers with your discipline, hard work, consistency and cricketing records @virat.kohli. Congratulations @royalchallengers.bengaluru.“Nakuul Mehta wrote, “Bengaluru is going to be shut tomorrow, chakk de phatte” While Elvish Yadav wrote, “Congratulations RCB, finally won their first IPL Trophy, so happy for Virat Kohli bhai.”Smriti Irani shared, “Ee Sala Cup Namde is no longer a dream! Bangalore, it’s your night. It took years of memes, heartbreaks, and hope…This one’s for every fan who never gave up. Congratulations to @RCBTweets and @imVkohli on lifting their maiden IPL trophy.”Aly Goni who has been a diehard fan, wrote, “18 years of loyalty. 18 seasons of hope. They laughed, they doubted, they mocked… But today, the King lifted what he truly deserved. This one’s for every tear, every troll, every maybe next year.”Shrenu Parekh also took to her Insta story and wrote, “RCB and Virat Intezaar lamba tha but he said today he’s gonna sleep like a baby! This finale was a dream of moments! AB de villiers.”Bigg Boss 16 fame Shalin Bhanot also shared a video of Virat kohli on his Insta story and wrote, “The wait is over after 18 years. Persistence pays #IPL2025 #winners.”Other celebrities like Parth Samthaan, Himanshi Khurana, Palak Sindhwani, Shefali Bagga, Sanjay Gagnani also took to social media to congratulate Virat Kohli and RCB.
Since the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) raised the championship this year, fans and netizens continue to celebrate the squad’s success.