RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 final| Maniesh Paul, Adarsh Gourav, Angad Bedi and other celebs pick their champions

On a frenzied evening in the Garden City where fans packed every available space — from pubs to restobars to open grounds to shopping malls to even narrow alleys in apartment complexes — Rajat Patidar’s band of merry men ensured that one of cricket’s most loyal fanbases would finally experience the taste of salvation.

As the nail-biting match drew to a close and RCB victory was imminent, Bengaluru sky lit up with crackers and the air filled with screams of joy. “It’s finally ours!” an ecstatic Kishore, a fan at a public screening, screamed. “This victory feels very special, especially after losing thrice in the final before. We are also very happy for Virat Kohli. He has given his all for this club from the beginning.”

A large number of fans of Royal Challengers Bengaluru celebrating after the team won the IPL trophy, in Bengaluru on Tuesday, June 03, 2025. | Photo Credit: K. MURALI KUMAR