It was a night of high emotion, history, and celebration as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) ended their 18-year wait for an Indian Premier League (IPL) title, beating Punjab Kings by six runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Among the many memorable moments, former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s presence stood out as he celebrated the historic win alongside cricket stars and Bollywood royalty. Here’s a glimpse into the unforgettable night.
Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty were all smiles as they posed with India’s batting icon Virat Kohli and his wife, Bollywood star Anushka Sharma. The two couples stood together moments after RCB’s title-clinching win.
In one of the most emotional captures of the night, Rishi Sunak was seen embracing an overwhelmed Virat Kohli after the final whistle. The gesture reflected admiration, respect, and a shared joy in RCB’s long-awaited moment of glory.
Before the post-match celebrations began, Sunak was seen cheering passionately from the VIP stands. Sitting alongside his wife Akshata Murty and ICC Chairman Jay Shah, he watched the high-voltage final unfold, visibly elated with every RCB breakthrough.
The celebration saw Sunak posing alongside T20 greats from England – Philip Salt, and Liam Livingstone.
The former UK PM took to social media with photos from the night and a caption that echoed RCB fans’ iconic chant: “What a night!! Ee sala cup namdu.” His celebratory spirit lit up the timeline, instantly winning over cricket fans all over the world.
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