Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak joined the celebrations as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) lifted their maiden IPL trophy, ending an 18-year-long wait. Sunak, a longtime RCB supporter, was spotted posing with Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma after the thrilling six-run victory over Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the IPL 2025 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
🔴 Key Highlights:
- RCB posted 190/9 in 20 overs, with Virat Kohli top-scoring with 43 (35).
- PBKS fell short at 184/7, despite *Shashank Singh’s heroic 61 (30)**.
- Krunal Pandya (2/17) was named Player of the Match for his all-round performance.
📢 Sunak’s Connection with RCB:
- Sunak revealed that his wife, Akshata Murty, gifted him an RCB jersey when they got married, making him a lifelong fan.
- He was seen cheering passionately from the stands, alongside Akshata, as RCB secured the historic win.
- Sunak shared celebratory photos on social media, captioning them “What a night!! Ee Sala Cup Namdu” (This year, the cup is ours).
⚠️ Bengaluru Erupts in Celebration:
- Fans flooded the streets, chanting RCB’s iconic slogan, marking the end of an 18-year trophy drought.
- A victory parade is scheduled in Bengaluru, with thousands expected to join the festivities.
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