For the first time in 18 years, RCB finally managed to lift the IPL trophy. With RCB fans celebrating the win that ended their 18-year drought, there is something else, which made the situation a bit more exciting. 

The ex-co-owner of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru on the night of Tuesday, took to X and congratulated them. Mallya, who is a fugitive and currently does not resides in India, expressed how he feels by putting his bet on an 18-year-old Virat Kohli in the early days of the IPL. He also wrote that he had the honour to sign two of the most special batsmen the game has ever seen, AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle. He stated that Universe Boss Chris Gayle and Mr 360 AB De Villiers have always been an integral part of the franchise. 

Vijay Mallya, while expressing his emotions just a few hours after RCB lifted the IPL 2025 trophy posted on his X account "When 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. I also had the honour of picking Chris Gayle, the Universe Boss, and Mr 360 AB De Villiers, who remains 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. RCB fans are the very best, and they deserve to win the IPL trophy. Ee Sala Cup Bengaluru baruthe."