RCB Fans Around the Globe Rally For Historic IPL 2025 Final Clash

RCB: As Royal Challengers Bengaluru prepare to take the field in the IPL 2025 Final on Tuesday, a wave of excitement is sweeping across cities, borders, and hearts. From local acts of devotion to international fanfare, RCB supporters are showing up in style, believing that this could finally be the year the trophy comes home.

In Bengaluru, auto driver Parshuram Shetty is offering free rides to anyone sporting an RCB jersey, a gesture born from years of dedication to the franchise. Alongside his friend Ajmal Hussain, Shetty has ferried countless RCB fans this season.

"This is definitely our year and so we are very excited. I've been supporting RCB for as long as I can remember - matchdays are a big deal at home. I have three children and even their moods are tied to the team's performance," he said. "The team is in form, and we're backing them all the way."

Hundreds of kilometres away in Nepal, the spirit is just as fervent. Samagra Adhikari, the 25-year-old founder of the RCB Fan Club Nepal, revealed that although he won't be at the stadium, the group will still be represented in Ahmedabad.

"While I won't be able to travel for the match as we're hosting screenings in Nepal, a few of our members will be there in Ahmedabad, cheering the team on," he said. "Over 20 of us had travelled for the CSK game in Bengaluru and the atmosphere was incredible. What's beautiful is how other fan clubs, like RCB Fan Army and Namma Team RCB, have helped us grow. We may be in Nepal, but we feel part of something big."

Their online community continues to expand. "The passion for RCB here is real and it's growing every day," Adhikari added.

In Delhi, Abhimanyu Rao, a passionate RCB supporter, celebrated the team's league-stage win over Chennai Super Kings by feeding 1,000 people. "We were originally planning for 500, but it turned into a celebration," he shared. "If we win the final, we're planning to double that number."

Allen Abhishek, who founded the RCB Fan Army in 2009, has chosen to stay back in Bengaluru for the final. "While a huge number of us will be in Ahmedabad to cheer the team on, I wanted to stay in Bengaluru because it's going to be special here," he said. "We've got our flags and banners ready, and we're planning a march through the city right after we win."

Among those headed to the stadium in Ahmedabad is longtime supporter Yashas MT. "I've been connected to the team since the days of Dravid and Kumble," he said.

"I actually booked my tickets before we had even confirmed our place in the final, maybe I manifested it in some way," he laughed. "We've been consistently reaching the playoffs in recent years. This will be the year."

Earlier this season, RCB launched their 2025 key visual - a tribute to the '12th Man Army'. The campaign shines a spotlight on fans and their unwavering support, featuring emotional real-life stories: from Sugumar, the superfan, to a couple that hoisted a "Play Bold" sign at their wedding, and a devotee who carried his RCB jersey to the Mahakumbh for a sacred dip.

Each tale underlines the fierce loyalty that has come to define RCB's massive fanbase. The belief is strong. And the fans are louder than ever.