As the IPL 2025 season draws to a close, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has made history by winning the championship! When RCB finally raised the coveted trophy after 17 long years of heartbreaks and near misses, their devoted followers were ecstatic. Now, the team that represented unrealised potential has changed its history. Former RCB owner Vijay Mallya congratulated the squad on X (previously Twitter) amid the festivities. This is how it transpired.
Former owner Vijay Mallya tweeted on X after RCB’s long-awaited victory.
Royal Challengers Bangalore supporters finally have their moment of glory after years of unending heartbreaks. After 17 long years of waiting, RCB finally lifted their first IPL championship, capping up the 2025 season on a historic note. It’s more than just a victory; the nation has been overcome with feelings of relief, joy, and celebration. Memes, congratulations, and homages to the players who made it happen are all over social media. This victory seems almost unbelievable, from Virat Kohli’s cries of happiness to the fans’ street dance.
The former owner of RCB, Vijay Mallya, delivered a startling message amid all the festivities. Mallya was once a well-known businessman who was instrumental in starting the squad from scratch, but he is now more famous for his contentious flight from India following his big loan default.
He congratulated the squad on X (previously Twitter), despite his current legal issues and position as an absconder. His message said:
“RCB are IPL Champions finally after 18 years. Superb campaign right through the 2025 tournament. A well balanced team Playing Bold with outstanding coaching and support staff. Many congratulations! Ee sala cup namde.”
Additionally, he tweeted about Ab DeVilliers, Chris Gayle, and Virat Kohli. He talked about how his dream had at last materialised. The tweet said:
“When I founded RCB it was my dream that the IPL trophy should come to Bengaluru. I had the privilege of picking the legendary King Kohli as a youngster and it is remarkable that he has stayed with RCB for 18 years. I also had the honour of picking Chris Gayle the Universe Boss and Mr 360 AB DeVillers who remain an indelible part of RCB history. Finally, the IPL trophy arrives in Bengaluru. Congratulations and thanks again to all who made my dream come true. RCB fans are the very best and they deserve the IPL trophy. Ee Sala Cup Bengaluru baruthe !”
Despite coming from someone who was formerly very connected to the franchise, the remark has generated conflicting responses on the internet.
Check out Vijay Mallya’s two tweets congratulating RCB on their victory.
The first tweet,
RCB are IPL Champions finally after 18 years. Superb campaign right through the 2025 tournament. A well balanced team Playing Bold with outstanding coaching and support staff. Many congratulations ! Ee sala cup namde !!
When I founded RCB it was my dream that the IPL trophy should come to Bengaluru. I had the privilege of picking the legendary King Kohli as a youngster and it is remarkable that he has stayed with RCB for 18 years. I also had the honour of picking Chris Gayle the Universe Boss…
Even though Vijay Mallya’s message of congratulations to RCB was meant to be sentimental, it has caused a range of conflicting responses on social media. Many were quick to point out the irony of his online public presence, while others recognised his previous affiliation with the team and interpreted the message as a former owner joining in the celebration.
A significant portion of people have taken issue with the post, reminding him of his unpaid debts and legal issues in light of his fugitive status and the financial scandals that surround him.
There are a lot of sarcastic, critical, and incisive comments in the post’s comment section. Take a look at some of the insightful remarks that internet users have left.
There are a lot of sarcastic, critical, and incisive comments in the post’s comment section. Take a look at some of the insightful remarks that internet users have left.
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