Ee Sala Cup Namdu! RCB Clinch Maiden IPL Title and Send Fans Into Frenzy
Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally lifted their first IPL trophy, defeating Punjab Kings in a thrilling final. Fans erupted with the iconic chant “Ee Sala Cup Namdu” as the dream came true.
RCB Fans Chant ‘Ee Sala Cup Namdu’ After Historic IPL 2025 Win
RCB fans couldn’t stop chanting ‘Ee Sala Cup Namdu’ after Virat Kohli and the team lifted the elusive IPL trophy. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) in a thrilling final on Tuesday to clinch their maiden IPL title.
The victory set off jubilant celebrations across Bengaluru. Streets were filled with waving RCB flags, roaring fans, and an endless chorus of the now-iconic chant ‘Ee Sala Cup Namdu’—a phrase that has come to symbolize hope, passion, and belief for RCB fans over the years.
🏆 RCB’s Historic IPL 2025 Victory
In the IPL 2025 final, RCB posted a competitive total of 190/9, led by Virat Kohli’s steady 43 off 35 balls. Supporting knocks from Liam Livingstone (25) and Jitesh Sharma (24) helped set the stage.
PBKS, chasing 191, fought hard but could only reach 184/7, falling just six runs short. The win broke RCB’s long-standing title drought, igniting emotions both in the stadium and across social media.
“For every ‘mundin sala’… this one’s for ‘Ee Sala…’ 🙏” — one emotional fan tweet that summed up years of waiting and heartbreak.
💬 What Does ‘Ee Sala Cup Namdu’ Mean?
The phrase ‘Ee Sala Cup Namdu’ is in Kannada, the official language of Karnataka. It translates to “This year, the cup is ours” in English.
Originally coined as ‘Ee Sala Cup Namde’ (meaning “This year, the cup will be ours”), the chant became a rallying cry for fans over the years. With the 2025 victory, the hopeful slogan has finally transformed into a victorious affirmation.
🏏 Match Highlights
- Toss: Punjab Kings won and chose to bowl first.
- RCB Batting:
- Virat Kohli – 43 (35)
- Rajat Patidar – 26 (16)
- Liam Livingstone – 25
- PBKS Bowling:
- Arshdeep Singh – 3/40
- Kyle Jamieson – 3/48
- Yuzvendra Chahal – 1/37
- PBKS Batting:
- Shashank Singh – 61*
- Josh Inglis – 39
- RCB Bowling:
- Krunal Pandya – 2/17 (4 overs)
📸 Celebration Across Bengaluru
As soon as the final wicket fell, Bengaluru erupted. Fans took to the streets, waving flags, bursting crackers, and proudly yelling ‘Ee Sala Cup Namdu’ in every corner of the city.
Even billionaires were seen celebrating like true fans, soaking in the glory of a moment that was decades in the making.
📢 Final Scorecard at a Glance:
RCB: 190/9 in 20 overs
(Virat Kohli 43, Rajat Patidar 26; Arshdeep Singh 3/40, Kyle Jamieson 3/48)
Punjab Kings: 184/7 in 20 overs
(Shashank Singh 61*, Josh Inglis 39; Krunal Pandya 2/17)