After an 18-year wait, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally secured their first IPL title, sparking wild celebrations in Bengaluru, where fans were seen holding posters of Vijay Mallya. RCB defeated Punjab Kings by six runs in a thrilling final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. RCB posted 190/9, while PBKS fell short at 184/7.
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