Karnataka urged to declare June 3 holiday if RCB wins maiden IPL title

As Royal Challengers Bengaluru eye their first IPL trophy on June 3, fans have petitioned Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah to declare a public holiday and celebrate an 'RCB Fans' Festival' in Ahmedabad. This follows RCB's dominant win over Punjab Kings and a surge of social media buzz both supporting and opposing their historic final appearance.

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have reached the Indian Premier League (IPL) final for the fourth time in their history, setting the stage for a potential maiden title win. The team secured their spot by defeating Punjab Kings by eight wickets in a dominant Qualifier 1 match during the 2025 season.

On a pitch favoring bowlers, leg-spinner Suyash and returning Hazlewood delivered exceptional performances, taking 3-17 and 3-21 respectively, to restrict Punjab Kings to just 101 runs in 14.1 overs.

Despite being one of the most-followed cricket franchises globally, RCB has never clinched the IPL trophy, having lost in the finals in 2009, 2011, and 2016. This long-awaited victory has sparked excitement among fans.

In anticipation of a historic win, a fan sent a hand-written letter to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, urging him to declare June 3 a public holiday if RCB lifts the IPL trophy in Ahmedabad. The fan also proposed celebrating the occasion as the "RCB Fans' Festival," equating it to the significance of Karnataka Rajyotsava.

However, the team's journey has also faced mixed reactions on social media, with some users trending hashtags like "Save Humanity" and "Don't Let RCB Win," reflecting the passionate and divided fanbase.

"Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah was told declare June 3 as public holiday if Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) lift the Indian Premier League (IPL) in Ahmedabad."
"A brilliant bowling show led by three-fers from and took Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to their fourth final in the Indian Premier League (IPL) history, beating Punjab Kings by eight wickets in a one-sided Qualifier 1 clash in the 2025 season."
"One of the most-followed cricket franchises in the world, RCB have never won the IPL despite reaching the final three times - 2009, 2011 and 2016 - in the past 17 years."

RCB reaches IPL final; fans seek Karnataka holiday

The request to Karnataka CM came in a hand-written letter from a fan, who also urged him to formally celebrate the occasion as “RCB Fans' Festival” - a celebration equivalent to Karnataka Rajyotsava.

Karnataka cricket fan

Key Facts

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have reached the IPL final after 9 years and will face the winner of the Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings qualifier.
RCB defeated Punjab Kings by eight wickets in Qualifier 1, powered by strong bowling performances from leg-spinner Suyash (3-17) and Hazlewood (3-21).
Fans have urged Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to declare June 3 a public holiday and celebrate an 'RCB Fans' Festival' if RCB wins the IPL title in Ahmedabad.

Key Stats at a Glance

Years since RCB last reached IPL final

9 years

Victory margin against Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1

8 wickets

Suyash bowling figures

3-17

Hazlewood bowling figures

3-21

Punjab Kings total runs in qualifier

101 runs

Overs taken to bowl out Punjab Kings

14.1 overs

Date requested as public holiday if RCB wins IPL

June 3

RCB's IPL final history and social media backlash

RCB winning the trophy will be against the nature, against the humanity. Someone save the humanity save the glory of the IPL league.

Social media user

Get ready RCB, Rohit Sharma is coming to save HUMANITY.

Rohit Sharma fan on social media

Key Facts

RCB has reached the IPL finals three times before in 2009, 2011, and 2016 but has never won the title in its 17-year history.
Social media is divided with some opposing RCB's potential victory, trending hashtags like 'Don't Let RCB Win' and 'Save Humanity'.

Key Stats at a Glance

Number of times RCB reached IPL final before 2025

3 times

Years RCB reached IPL final before 2025

2009, 2011, 2016

RCB IPL history duration

17 years

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