June 4, 2025: After clinching their maiden IPL title in a nail-biting six-run win over Punjab Kings, the victorious Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) squad is set to receive a hero’s welcome back home. The team, led by Faf du Plessis and powered emotionally by Virat Kohli’s long quest for the title, will land in Bengaluru on Wednesday afternoon.
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According to the franchise’s official statement, celebrations will begin at HAL Airport at 1:30 PM IST, following the team’s departure from Ahmedabad at 10:00 AM. The atmosphere in Bengaluru is expected to be electric, with thousands of fans likely to gather for a glimpse of their beloved champions.
This victory marks RCB’s first-ever Indian Premier League championship in their 18-year journey, finally fulfilling the dream of millions of fans who have stuck by the team through heartbreaks and close calls. At the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, over 91,000 fans in red jerseys celebrated the emotional moment, while fans across Bengaluru erupted into jubilant street parades and midnight celebrations.
For Virat Kohli, who has donned jersey number 18 since the beginning of his IPL career, the title win carried deep personal significance. He was seen overwhelmed with emotion after the match, having waited nearly two decades to lift the elusive trophy.
With the team’s return, celebrations are set to continue across the city with more events and public appearances expected over the next few days. The long-standing RCB chant, “Ee Sala Cup Namde,” has finally come true—and Bengaluru is ready to party.