Ee sala cup namde

Ee sala cup namde (Kannada: ಈ ಸಲ ಕಪ್ ನಮ್ದೇ; transl. This year, the cup will be ours) is a popular Kannada-language sports chant. It became widely used by fans of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) cricket franchise as a rallying cry for their hopes of winning the Indian Premier League (IPL). The phrase is often paired with its triumphant variant, Ee Sala Cup Namdu (transl. This year, the cup is ours), particularly after their maiden IPL title in 2025.[1][2]

The chant first gained traction around 2016–17 on Kannada social media and meme platforms, where fans used it humorously and aspirationally in anticipation of RCB finally winning an IPL title. Its use intensified as RCB reached finals and crucial knockout matches, becoming a ubiquitous refrain in Bengaluru home stadium and fan gatherings. The slogan's meaning is deeply rooted in Kannada identity, with the word-for-word translation being "this time the cup will be ours".[1][2] After RCB’s historic victory over Punjab Kings in the IPL 2025 final, the chant proudly evolved to "Ee Sala Cup Namdu", emphasizing possession rather than hope.[1]

In popular culture, the chant transcended cricket. In 2018, lyricist Pradyumna Narahalli wrote a fan anthem titled "Ee Sala Cup Namde", performed by Sangeetha Rajeev, which captured the collective sentiment of RCB supporters.[3] Multiple Kannada YouTube channels and local news outlets featured the chant and its celebratory use after RCB’s 2025 triumph.[4][5]

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References

  1. ^ a b c "What Does ʻEe Sala Cup Namduʼ Mean…". Free Press Journal. 4 June 2025. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
  2. ^ a b "RCB wins IPL 2025: What does ee sala cup namdu mean?". Hindustan Times. 3 June 2025. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
  3. ^ Sangeetha Rajeev (2018-04-07). 12th Man Anthem - Sangeetha Rajeev ft. Sorted Diaries | Ee Sala Cup Namde | RCB Anthem | Fan Anthem. Retrieved 2025-06-12 – via YouTube.
  4. ^ "Ee sala cup namde: The journey of RCB's fan chant…". Deccan Herald. 6 June 2025. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
  5. ^ "IPL 2025 Final: RCB fans say "ee sala cup namde"…". The Economic Times. 3 June 2025. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
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