Bengaluru came alive on Wednesday as Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) returned home with their first IPL Trophy. Thousands of fans filled the roads, stood on the roofs, and gathered around the Vidhi Sauda and Chinnaswamy Stadium to see their favorite players – especially Virat Kohli, who are part of the team for 18 years. The RCB squad, led by Rajat Patidar, landed in the city around noon. He was welcomed at the airport by Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivkumar. After this, the team went to meet Chief Minister Siddaramaiah at the genre deal, where a small ceremony was held to honor his achievement.
Shivkumar said, “Virat Kohli has given RCB his youth and heart. Today, he has made Karnataka proud.” After meeting the CM, the players found an open-top bus for a win parade at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. Fans rolled along the route, holding many waving flags, posters, and cheered loudly. Some climbed trees, buses and walls for better views. This was a special moment for all who supported the team for years.Quiz: Who is that IPL player? RCB defeated Punjab Kings by six runs in the finals, finally ended its 18 -year wait for the title. The ceremony began at the beginning of the day and continued at the stadium in the evening, where fans were allowed to be a part of this time. For RCB and his fans, it was more than just one win because it was the end of a long wait.
