RCB wins IPL 2025: What does ee sala cup namdu mean? All on Bengaluru's slogan

RCB fans couldn't stop chanting ‘Ee Sala Cup Namdu’ after Virat Kohli and co won their maiden IPL title

Updated on: Jun 3, 2025, 23:52:59 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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RCB fans couldn't stop chanting ‘Ee Sala Cup Namdu’ after Virat Kohli and co won their maiden IPL title. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat the Punjab Kings in the final on Tuesday, taking home the prized trophy.

RCB won their maiden IPL title on Tuesday (REUTERS)

As fans erupted in celebrations, the Kannada slogan ‘Ee Sala Cup Namdu’ echoed across Bengaluru.

RCB’s Historic IPL 2025 Victory

In the IPL 2025 final, RCB posted 190/9, led by Virat Kohli’s 43 off 35 balls, with contributions from Liam Livingstone (25) and Jitesh Sharma (24). PBKS, chasing 191, reached 184/8, falling short by six runs.

The win sparked euphoria in Bengaluru, with fans flooding the streets, waving RCB flags, and chanting ‘Ee Sala Cup Namdu’. Social media exploded, with fans proclaiming, 'For every ‘mundin sala’… this one’s for ‘Ee Sala…’ 🙏,” reflecting the emotional payoff for loyal supporters.

Meaning of ‘Ee Sala Cup Namdu’

Literal Translation: ‘Ee Sala Cup Namdu’ is Kannada, the primary language of Karnataka. It translates to ‘This year, the cup is ours’ in English. The phrase is the triumphant evolution of ‘Ee Sala Cup Namde’ ('This year, the cup will be ours').

On Tuesday, PBKS won the toss and elected to bowl. Punjab's bowlers did a decent job of restricting Royal Challengers Bengaluru to 190 for nine However, their batters could not deliver under pressure as the Shreyas Iyer-led side could only manage 184/7 in 20 overs.

Krunal Pandya was the standout RCB bowler, finishing with two wickets for 17 runs in four overs.

In the first innings, Virat Kohli top-scored for RCB with 43 off 35 balls while skipper Rajat Patidar couldn't build on a good start, managing 26 off 16 balls. For Punjab Kings, Yuzvendra Chahal was brilliant with figures of 1/37 in 4 overs, while Kyle Jamieson had the figures of 3 for 48. However, the best figures were of India's premier T20 bowler Arshdeep Singh (3/40), who got three wickets in the final over.

Brief Scores: RCB: 190/9 in 20 overs (Virat Kohli 43, Rajat Patidar 26; Arshdeep Singh 3/40, Kyle Jamieson 3/48, Yuzvendra Chahal 1/37) vs Punjab Kings. Punjab Kings 184/7 in 20 overs (Josh Inglis 39, Shashank Singh 61 not out; Krunal Pandya 2/17).

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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