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-Gaurav Sharma
Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru owner and fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya joined the celebrations following RCB’s IPL 2026 title victory, congratulating the franchise on social media shortly after the final.
As fans across Bengaluru and beyond celebrated the team’s second consecutive Indian Premier League crown, Mallya took to X to share a heartfelt message for the players and supporters. The businessman, who founded the franchise in 2008, praised the team’s performance and expressed pride in their latest achievement.
Fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya congratulated Royal Challengers Bengaluru via social media on their recent IPL 2026 title win, celebrating the franchise’s second consecutive championship.
“RCB RCB…. Congratulations Double back-to-back IPL Champions. Namma dodda Simhagulu roared loudly and made us all very proud. Very well done you beauties,” Mallya wrote in his post, which quickly attracted attention from cricket fans online.
RCB RCB….Congratulations Double back to back IPL Champions. Namma dodda Simhagulu roared loudly and made us all very proud. Very well done you beauties.
— Vijay Mallya (@TheVijayMallya) May 31, 2026
The congratulatory message came after Royal Challengers Bengaluru produced a commanding display in the IPL 2026 final against Gujarat Titans. Led by a crucial half-century from Virat Kohli and a disciplined bowling effort, RCB restricted Gujarat Titans to 155 before comfortably chasing down the target.
The victory marked a significant milestone for the Bengaluru-based franchise, which has transformed into one of the dominant teams in recent IPL seasons. After years of heartbreak and near misses, RCB have now secured back-to-back championships, cementing their place among the league’s elite sides.
Mallya’s post sparked mixed reactions online. While many RCB supporters appreciated the message from the man who launched the franchise nearly two decades ago, others pointed to his ongoing legal troubles and status as a fugitive economic offender.
Despite the debate surrounding his comments, the focus remained firmly on RCB’s achievement. The team’s latest title has triggered massive celebrations among fans, with social media flooded by videos, photos and messages praising the players for delivering another memorable IPL campaign.
