RCB arrives in Bengaluru ahead of victory parade after securing maiden IPL 2025 trophy

BENGALURU: The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) team have arrived in Bengaluru for the victory parade after lifting their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title after 18 years. RCB defeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the IPL final by six runs on Tuesday at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium.

A brilliant spell from Krunal Pandya and solid pace bowling from the trio of Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, and Yash Dayal brought RCB their first-ever IPL title after 18 years, with a six-run win over PBKS on Tuesday.

#WATCH | Karnataka: Amid loud cheers by its fans, #IPL2025 champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) arrives in Bengaluru. pic.twitter.com/PHjiO3ntkN

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The wait for the title continues for PBKS, who reached their first final in 11 years under the exceptional leadership of Shreyas Iyer and head coach Ricky Ponting.

However, after 18 years, skipper Rajat Patidar has lifted the title for RCB, with their superstar batter Virat Kohli getting his first-ever IPL trophy after 18 years with the team.

#WATCH | Karnataka: Amid loud cheers by its fans, #IPL2025 champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) arrives in Bengaluru. pic.twitter.com/PHjiO3ntkN

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2025

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah confirmed his presence at the state government’s grand felicitation event.

“There is a program today at 4 PM in Vidhana Soudha. I along with the Governor and ministers, will participate in the program,” he said.

The ceremony will see the RCB players being officially honoured by the Karnataka government on the grand steps of Vidhana Soudha. The event marks a proud moment for the state and its passionate cricket supporters, as RCB finally ends an 18-year wait for the coveted IPL trophy.

#WATCH | Bengaluru: #RoyalChallengersBengaluru star player Virat Kohli received by Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar at the airport

#RoyalChallengersBengaluru clinched their first #IPL trophy yesterday after defeating Punjab Kings

(Source: Office of DK Shivakumar) pic.twitter.com/dMlM7aUezg

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After meeting CM Siddaramaiah from 5 PM onwards in an open bus, the parade will be started from Vidhana Soudha to Chinnaswamy Cricket Stadium. From 6 PM onwards, celebrations inside the Chinnaswamy Cricket Stadium with fans will be started. (ANI)