7 Epic Bus Journeys RCB Fans Took to Witness Their First IPL Title Win

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Delhi's Red Army Ride

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Gurgaon’s Fan Flashmob

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Jaipur’s Royal Send-off

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Udaipur’s Early Start

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Surat's Midnight Madness

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Mumbai’s Massive Convoy

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Pune’s Jersey Parade

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[{"selector":"#anim-2c63c912-a84d-40a4-9eee-941a1a5957a5 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"fill":"forwards"}] Thanks for Reading Thanks for Reading Read More