Rishi Sunak and Akshata Murty celebrate RCB's historic IPL win with Virat and Anushka
Rishi Sunak
and his Bengaluru-born wife, Akshata Murty, were among the jubilant fans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on June 3, witnessing Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) clinch their maiden IPL title after an 18-year wait.
The couple's presence added a touch of international flair to the historic evening, as they passionately supported RCB throughout the match.
Sharing a pre-match selfie with Akshata on X (formerly Twitter), Rishi captioned the post by saying, "Let's go @RCBTweets," showcasing their excitement.
The final was a nail-biter, with RCB setting a target of 190 runs. Punjab Kings fought valiantly but fell short by six runs, resulting in RCB winning their first-ever IPL championship.
The victory was particularly emotional for
Virat Kohli
, who was seen in tears, embracing his wife,
Anushka Sharma
, in a heartfelt moment that resonated with fans worldwide.
After the match, Sunak and Akshata posed with Virat and Anushka, capturing the joy of the moment. Reflecting on the experience, Akshata took to Instagram to share her sentiments:
"What a night. What a match. What a moment for Bengaluru. To have been in Ahmedabad, witnessing @royalchallengers.bengaluru make history was something truly special! From the electric energy at the ground to the celebrations echoing across Bengaluru, this victory means so much to all of us who've waited and believed. Proud of this brilliant team and the city I grew up in."
The triumph sparked massive celebrations across Bengaluru, with fans chanting "Ee Sala Cup Namdu" (This year, the cup is ours) amid fireworks, and a victory parade scheduled in the city on June 4 .
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