IPL champion Royal Challengers Bangalore celebrated his victory. As the team landed at the Bengaluru airport with a shining trophy, fans were ready to welcome their favorite cricketers.
During the Victory Parade, millions of fans landed on the roads. The parade started with the assembly and reached M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Where a victory program was held. Here captain Rajat Patidar, Virat Kohli and batting coach Dinesh Karthik showed a trophy to the fans from the gallery of the stadium. Earlier, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah honored all the players in the assembly.
RCB won its first title in the IPL on Tuesday (June 3). The team beat Punjab Kings (PBKs) by 6 runs. With this, IPL got the 8th champion in the 18th season.
Kohli became emotional, said- Ab e Sala Cup name Before Kohli spoke, the crowd started shouting slogans of 'Virat, Virat' and 'RCB, RCB' in the ground, when he became emotional. Kohli said,
E Sala Cup Named is no longer, now e Sala Cup Namdu. We did it. This win is not only for players, but for all those who support RCB for 18 years. Congratulations to all. Welcome our captain Rajat Patidar.
Captain Patidar said- fans deserve trophy
Whenever I come here, I say Namaskar Bengaluru. This is a very special moment for all of us. From the beginning of the season, everyone knew what we had to do. Eventually we did it. All fans deserve to win this trophy. Millions of RCB fans have been supporting the team since the first season. We all love you so much.
Celebration of RCB fans in the following 12 photos
Ceremony at Chinnaswamy Stadium
Captain Rajat Patidar offering a trophy to Kohli at M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
RCB players with Kohli at the victory ceremony.
Victory parade outside the assembly
Crowds of fans to welcome RCB outside the Karnataka assembly.
There was a traffic jam on the roads of Bengaluru, hundreds of vehicles were trapped in it.
RCB fans gathered outside the airport, assembly and Chinnaswamy stadium.
RCB players were honored in the Legislative Assembly
Virat Kohli with Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah at the ceremony.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru players at the Honor Ceremony.
RCB team in photoshoot with Karnataka Chief Minister after the Honor Ceremony.
The enthusiasm of the fans before the victory parade
Fans arrived outside the assembly with Kohli's posters. They had the flag of the RCB.
The fans were chanting slogans of RCB… RCB… RCB.
Fans arrived with Kohli's poster and jersey.
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