Former RCB owner Vijay Mallya, reacting to Royal Challengers Bangalore’s emphatic win over Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium, praised the team’s stellar performance in Mumbai.

Taking to social media, Mallya praised “RCB Namma Simhagalu”, calling him the Bengaluru Lion who “roared wildly with bat and ball” to seal the win at home to MI. This reaction quickly gained popularity among fans, many of whom still associate him with the franchise’s early years and identity.

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Mallya left India in March 2016 Currently based in England and barred from leaving England and Wales. He is accused of defaulting on multiple loan payments worth several thousand crore rupees and was declared a fugitive economic offender under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act in January 2019, following which extradition proceedings were initiated. Despite the distance, he continues to follow RCB’s journey and react to key moments.

RCB performed strongly on the field from the very beginning. Phil Salt provided the early momentum with aggressive starts and set the tone in the powerplay. Virat Kohli completed it with a measured half-century, ensuring that the innings had consistency as well as intent.

The momentum continued through Rajat Patidar, whose quick innings shifted the game decisively, while a late contribution ensured RCB went past the 200-mark to end on 240. This total put Mumbai under immediate pressure to chase.

With the ball, RCB remained in control in crucial phases. Suyyash Sharma made crucial breakthroughs in the middle overs, removing set batsmen and preventing Mumbai from building sustained momentum. His magic ensured that the required rate kept increasing.

Support came from Krunal Pandya, who kept things tight and controlled the pace, while the rest of the attack maintained discipline.

Sherfane Rutherford’s late lead reduced the gap, but the result was never in serious doubt. RCB’s all-round performance ensured they were ahead throughout. Sealing a sure win at Wankhede.

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