Ee Sala Cup Namde: Royal Challengers Bengaluru Lift Their Maiden IPL Trophy in 2025

For 18 long seasons, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) faithful have echoed the chant: “Ee Sala Cup Namde” — meaning, “This year the cup is ours.” Seventeen times, their hopes ended in heartbreak, heartbreak, and more heartbreak. Three times, the dream slipped away at the final hurdle itself. Yet, the unwavering passion of one of IPL’s biggest fan bases has never diminished. And in 2025, after nearly two decades of longing, that cry was finally answered. On a thrilling night in Ahmedabad, RCB secured their first-ever IPL championship by defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) by a narrow margin of six runs. It was a finale that will be remembered not only for its dramatic moments but also as a milestone for a team and fans who have waited patiently for glory.