New Delhi, June 4 -- Vijay Mallya, the former owner of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), took to social media to celebrate the team's long-awaited Indian Premier League (IPL) title win - their first since the tournament began in 2008.

Reacting on X (formerly Twitter), Mallya wrote: "RCB are IPL Champions finally after 18 years. Superb campaign right through the 2025 tournament. A well balanced team Playing Bold with outstanding coaching and support staff. Many congratulations ! Ee sala cup namde !!"

The victory marks a historic moment for RCB, a franchise known for its loyal fanbase, star-studded line-ups, and years of heartbreak. Despite reaching the finals three times in the past (2009, 2011, and 2016), the title had remained elusive...