Karnataka Leaders Celebrate RCB's Historic Second IPL Title Win
RCB's second IPL win: DK Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah laud historic victory

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Karnataka leaders, including Chief Minister-designate DK Shivakumar and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, congratulated Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for their second consecutive Indian Premier League (IPL) victory. RCB triumphed over Gujarat Titans by five wickets, marking a historic win that has brought joy to fans across the state.
- 01RCB secured their second consecutive IPL title by defeating Gujarat Titans by five wickets.
- 02Chief Minister-designate DK Shivakumar praised RCB's performance, calling it a source of pride for Karnataka.
- 03Siddaramaiah highlighted the team's fiery performance and urged fans to follow safety guidelines during celebrations.
- 04The victory comes after RCB's first IPL title win in 2025, ending an 18-year wait for the trophy.
- 05Minister Priyank Kharge also extended congratulations to RCB for their back-to-back titles.
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Karnataka's political leaders celebrated the Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) historic second consecutive Indian Premier League (IPL) title win, with Chief Minister-designate DK Shivakumar expressing pride in the team's achievement. In a post on X, Shivakumar congratulated the players, coaches, and fans for their unwavering support, stating that RCB has once again made Bengaluru proud. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah also commended RCB's 'fiery performance' throughout the tournament and emphasized the memorable contributions of players like Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant during the final match. He reminded fans to adhere to safety guidelines following a tragic stampede during the celebrations of RCB's previous title win in 2025, which resulted in casualties. Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge joined in the celebrations, congratulating RCB on their back-to-back victories. RCB's latest win came against Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, where they successfully defended their title by five wickets, further solidifying their status in Indian franchise cricket.
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The victory has created a festive atmosphere in Karnataka, uniting fans and boosting local morale.
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