RCB’s Historic IPL 2025 Win: What ‘Ee Sala Cup Namdu’ Means for Fans

Bengaluru, June 3 —
At long last, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have secured their first-ever IPL title. On Tuesday night, Virat Kohli and his team defeated Punjab Kings by 6 runs in a thrilling final, bringing home the coveted IPL 2025 trophy and making history for the franchise.

A Night to Remember

Batting first, RCB posted a competitive 190/9. Star batter Virat Kohli led the charge with a steady 43 off 35 balls, while Liam Livingstone added 25 runs and Jitesh Sharma chipped in with 24. In response, Punjab Kings fought hard but ended their innings at 184/8, falling just six runs short of the target.

‘Ee Sala Cup Namdu’: The Slogan That Roared Across Bengaluru

As soon as the final ball was bowled, RCB fans erupted into celebration. Streets across Bengaluru filled with cheering fans waving RCB flags and chanting the now-iconic slogan: ‘Ee Sala Cup Namdu’.

What Does ‘Ee Sala Cup Namdu’ Mean?

The phrase is in Kannada, the official language of Karnataka, and literally translates to “This year, the cup is ours.” Over the years, it became the rallying cry of RCB fans hoping to see their team lift the IPL trophy. Earlier versions like ‘Ee Sala Cup Namde’ meant “This year, the cup will be ours,” but 2025 finally turned hope into reality.

Match Highlights

• RCB Innings:
  Virat Kohli – 43 (35)
  Rajat Patidar – 26 (16)
  Liam Livingstone – 25
  Total – 190/9
• PBKS Bowling:
  Arshdeep Singh – 3/40 (including 3 wickets in the final over)
  Kyle Jamieson – 3/48
  Yuzvendra Chahal – 1/37
• RCB Bowling:
  Krunal Pandya – 2/17 in 4 overs (standout performance)