As Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally lifted their maiden IPL title on Monday night, one of the franchise\u2019s original architects, Vijay Mallya, took to social media to share an emotional message \u2014 calling the triumph the realisation of his long-held dream.<\/p>\n
Mallya, who founded RCB in 2008 and served as its first owner, posted on X (formerly Twitter):<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen I founded RCB it was my dream that the IPL trophy should come to Bengaluru. I had the privilege of picking the legendary King Kohli as a youngster and it is remarkable that he has stayed with RCB for 18 years.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI also had the honour of picking Chris Gayle the Universe Boss and Mr 360 AB DeVilliers who remain an indelible part of RCB history. Finally, the IPL trophy arrives in Bengaluru. Congratulations and thanks again to all who made my dream come true.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cRCB fans are the very best and they deserve the IPL trophy. Ee Sala Cup Bengaluru baruthe!\u201d<\/p>\n
The post quickly went viral, garnering over 855K views within hours, as fans acknowledged Mallya\u2019s role in shaping the franchise and its early vision.<\/p>\n
Mallya also paid tribute to RCB legends Virat Kohli, Chris Gayle, and AB de Villiers \u2014 whose contributions across the years helped build RCB into one of the league\u2019s most beloved teams.<\/p>\n
As the long wait for an IPL title finally ended with a 6-run win over Punjab Kings in the 2025 final, Mallya\u2019s post added a poignant layer of nostalgia and history to a night that will forever be etched in RCB folklore.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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