Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s thrilling 12-run victory over Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on April 7 has not only electrified fans but also drawn praise from their former owner Vijay Mallya. Taking to social media, Mallya congratulated the team for breaking a 10-year drought at Mumbai’s home ground, calling it a “magnificent win” that showcased “fantastic team spirit and balance.”
“Congratulations to RCB for the magnificent win over MI at their Wankhede fortress after 10 long years. I was at the game in 2015 but never imagined it would take so long to win again,” Mallya wrote on X (formerly Twitter). He credited the win to “great batting and gritty bowling,” ending the post with the iconic team slogan: “Play Bold.”
RCB posted a daunting total of 221/5, thanks to stellar performances with the bat, and then held their nerve to restrict MI to 209/9 in their 20 overs, sealing the win by 12 runs. Rajat Patidar was named Player of the Match for his impactful performance.
The win is being hailed as one of RCB’s most spirited outings in recent years, especially given the context of their decade-long struggle to win at the Wankhede. Mallya’s tweet has since gone viral, resonating with long-time supporters of the franchise.
RCB fans will hope the momentum from this crucial win propels the team further in IPL 2025.
