MS Dhoni acknowledged Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s historic IPL 2025 triumph, praising their cricket and loyal fanbase while reiterating his competitive loyalty to CSK.
Former India captain and Chennai Super Kings legend MS Dhoni finally broke his silence on Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s maiden IPL title win in 2025, and his reaction quickly resonated with fans for its honesty and trademark wit. While congratulating RCB on their long-awaited success, Dhoni admitted that as a competitor, it was never easy for him to imagine another team lifting the IPL trophy.
Dhoni shared his thoughts during a recent IndiGo fan interaction event, where he was asked about RCB winning their first-ever IPL title after an 18-year wait. The CSK icon acknowledged the magnitude of the achievement, praised the quality of cricket played by the Bengaluru franchise, and highlighted the unwavering support of their fans over the years.
“If I’m part of CSK, I can’t imagine any other team winning the IPL. But it was long-awaited and they played very well. Big congratulations to them and I said it even then,” Dhoni said.
MS Dhoni Happy For RCB
The former India skipper further explained the mindset of a player competing at the highest level, stressing the importance of learning from other teams in a long tournament like the IPL.
“But the whole thing is when you are a participant in the competition, you want your team to win. It doesn’t always work in your favor but what went wrong and what can we learn from the other teams. That is also crucial in the tournament like this,” he added.
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Dhoni also reserved special praise for RCB’s supporters, who are widely regarded as one of the most passionate fanbases in the league.
“Big congratulations to you. RCB fans have been brilliant. Every time there is a game, they come and support their team, even when the chips are down,” Dhoni said.
Clips from the interaction soon went viral on social media, with fans applauding Dhoni’s balanced and respectful take on one of the most emotional moments in IPL history.
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