India, June 4 -- It took 18 years of heartbreak, rebuilds, and relentless fan support, but Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally claimed their maiden Indian Premier League title, and while it was a special moment for RCB's iconic no.18, Virat Kohli, the occasion wasn't lost on the sport's greatest no. 10, too. Moments after RCB edged out Punjab Kings by six runs in a thriller at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium, cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar summed up the win.

"Congratulations to @RCBTweets on their first-ever IPL title. Fitting that jersey no. 18 lifts the trophy in the 18th edition. Well played and well deserved! Well played to @PunjabKingsIPL as well for a well-fought season," Tendulkar posted on X.

Tendulkar's reference was for Vir...