Overview

• RCB defeated Punjab Kings by six wickets to secure their maiden IPL trophy after an 18-year wait.
• Krunal Pandya’s 2/17 anchored a disciplined attack in the final, supported by crucial strikes from Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal.
• In the video shared by Allu Arjun, Ayaan poured water over his head, lay face-down in excitement, called out “Finally… 18 years.”
• The 11-year-old fan professed “I love Kohli”; said he “got into cricket because of him”; added that he could no longer chant “Ee Saala Cup Lollipop.”
• Virat Kohli shed tears as he embraced Anushka Sharma on the field, with celebrities such as Rashmika Mandanna, Vijay Deverakonda, Sonu Sood extending their congratulations.