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OVER 1.2 to 1.6: Rabada to Aarav

1.2 - FOUR! Aarav goes for the flay, edges it over short third man. Boundary first ball.

1.3 - Two Runs! Slaps a length ball, Stoinis leaps at cover but can't hold on.

1.4 - FOUR! Clears the front leg and hammers it across midwicket.

1.5 - FOUR! Short ball, chest height! Aarav swats it to deep square.

1.6 - FOUR! Full on leg, Aarav lifts it over cover. Five scoring shots in five balls!

Jatin: What a response from the youngster! After the early loss, Aarav is painting the canvas with boundaries!

Sidhu: Chhakka, chauka, chauka, chauka – Rabada de gaya moka! Aarav ne bajaa diya danka, Delhi ke fans hue sust aur thaka!

Gavaskar: Exceptional temperament. Didn't get rattled. Played each delivery on its merit.

OVER 3: Nortje to Aarav

3.1 - Dot Dances down, swing and a miss.

3.2 - FOUR! Top-edge on the pull, clears short fine.

3.3 - SIX! Clean pull over midwicket. Just raw power.

3.4 - CAUGHT BUT IT'S A NO-BALL! NO BALL!

Free Hit: SIX! Aarav flicks it like Gayle! Massive strike!

3.5 - Wide + Single Wide given after review. Next ball is skied but lands safe.

Jatin: Aarav is turning up the heat! RCB needed someone to grab control, and he's done just that.

Gavaskar: He's not just aggressive—he's smart. Knows when to explode.

OVER 4: Ashwin to Aarav

4.1 - Single Driven to long-off.

4.4 - SIX! Dances down and lifts it over extra-cover.

4.5 - FOUR! Makes room and drives it past cover. Vintage!

4.6 - Wide + 2 Runs Keeper Pant fumbles, and then Aarav swats it to cow corner.

Jatin: 50 runs partnership up in just 21 balls!

Sidhu: Aarav ki chhoti umar, lekin bada kaam! Ball ghoome ya seedha aaye, is bande ka hai har daam!

Gavaskar: The fluency of Aarav's stroke play is what's most impressive. He's not slogging. He's playing cricketing shots.

OVER 5: Stoinis to Aarav

Dot, 1 run – slows down a bit. RCB 70/1. But the scoreboard pressure is off. Aarav breathing fire.

OVER 6.1: Axar to Aarav

4 runs! Aarav glances it fine. 50 for Aarav in just 19 balls!

Jatin: Oh would you believe it! Aarav brings up his fifty, and the Dubai erupts!

Sidhu: Bijli ki raftaar, Aarav ki maar! Unnees mein pachaas, kya zabardast aakaash!

Gavaskar: This is something special. He's come in under pressure, and now he's dictating terms.

OVER 7: Ashwin to Aarav

7.1 - Single Mis-hit pull

7.3 - SIX! Googly sits up and gets deposited deep into the crowd.

7.4 - Three Runs Cut past cover. Tremendous fitness, quick between the wickets.

OVER 9: Rabada returns

Starts with a wide

Next ball - SIX! Flat pull, into the stands.

Next - SIX again! Helicopter shot! Full-on Dhoni style.

Dot ball.

Then FOUR. Then FOUR again! One paddled fine, the other scooped over keeper.

Aarav moves into the 80s. Fans at homes were now fully chanting:

"AARAV! AARAV! AARAV!"

Kohli walks up and punches gloves.

Kohli: "Champion stuff. Let's finish strong."

Aarav:[Grinning] "Still hungry, bhaiya."

OVER 11: Ashwin to Aarav

2 runs flat-battedDot ballFOUR (fine scoop)FOUR (over third man)Dot (inside edge)

Moves to 99.

Commentary buzzing:

Jatin: One run away. Can he do it now?

Sidhu: Cricket ke iss rangmanch par, Aarav likhne ja raha hai itihaas!

OVER 12.6: Axar to Aarav

Single! Aarav punches it to long-on.

Raises his bat. Towards the dugout! Kohli hugs him!

Jatin: Century! A masterful hundred by the young sensation! Aarav, take a bow!

Sidhu: Chaand tak uda diya, cricket ka sitaara! Yeh hai cricket ka asli awaara! Sau run banaaye, Dilli ki neendein udaaye!

Gavaskar: This is one of the best centuries you'll see under pressure. Controlled aggression, classy shots.

In celebration Aarav ran and removed his helmet, drew a circle on the ground with his bat, and then stood tall with his arms outstretched, exuding confidence and pride.​

Even fans from the opposing team stand and applaud at there house and even commentators were also standing seeing this amazing innings in Knockouts. Goosebumps all around.

 Later in the next over, WICKET! Kohli 

A short ball, Kohli mistimes his pull, caught at midwicket. Aarav looks back at him as he walks off.

Kohli: *"It's your match, finish this up!"

Aarav: *"Sure bhaiya."

AB de Villiers walks in. 

14th Over

Aarav now 108*. AB rotating strike. Together, they knock off the some remaining 5-10 runs in style. The chemistry between them is unmatched.

Aarav on strike: Full toss. SMASHED! SIX over cover!

RCB WINS!

Commentators going wild.

Jatin: The hero of the night – Aarav! A century and a finish to remember!

Sidhu: Aaj cricket mein hua prakash, Aarav ne kiya sabka vinaash! Yeh ladka nahi toofan hai, iske saamne har bowler nadaan hai!

Gavaskar: A star has truly arrived. This innings will be remembered for a long time.

Aarav walks off with AB, hand raised, eyes lit.

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The final run had been scored. The white ball sailed high and far into the empty stands of the Dubai International Stadium. No crowds, no thunderous roars. But the echoes of RCB's victory were felt everywhere — in the hearts of fans, across continents, and deep in the soul of the game itself. That shot wasn't just a six — it was a statement, a punctuation mark to a legendary performance.

As Aarav completed the run, bat raised, a silence followed — a silence of disbelief, awe, and respect. Then it all erupted.

The RCB players stormed the ground like a wave of red energy. Devdutt Padikkal, Yuzvendra Chahal, Shivam Dube, Pawan Negi, Mohammed Siraj, and Navdeep Saini sprinted toward Aarav, voices raised, arms wide.

"Aarav! You Man! What a knock!" Padikkal shouted, his helmet already off.

"He just destroyed them, bhai! Rabada, Ashwin, everyone!" Siraj yelled, breathless and laughed with excitement.

In the center of it all, Aarav stood with a beaming smile, trying to catch his breath. The boys lifted him off the ground and onto their shoulders. Aarav's bat still raised, his chest rising and falling with adrenaline, a grin refusing to leave his face.

Chahal: "Let's take him around the ground! This man got us to the finals!"

Dube: "Bhai, this is just phenomenal. You're already trending worldwide! the thing I saw today, I won't forget till end of my Carrer"

They carried him across the pitch, shouting chants:

"RCB! RCB! Aarav! Aarav!"

"Finals, here we come!"

The sound of joy, unfiltered, raw, and contagious, echoed through the empty stadium. Floodlights gleamed off their sweaty jerseys as they circled the pitch like champions. Even the stumps seemed to glow under the Dubai lights.

Suddenly —

"Aarav!!!"

It was Virat.

Virat Kohli sprinted toward them like a child at recess. No captain mode, no filters. Just pure joy. He leaped and hugged Aarav tightly, still perched on Chahal and Padikkal's shoulders. And then —

He jumped onto Aarav's back!

The weight nearly toppled them over. Laughter exploded around.

Aarav (laughing): "Bhaiyaaa! You'll crush me!"

Virat: "This is how we celebrate finals, baby!!"

Everyone was laughing, hugging, cheering. It wasn't just a win — it was a statement. A young player had ignited RCB's path to glory, and now, after 3 years, the Red Army was heading to the final.

Even Pawan Negi, somewhat introvert, ran in with an ice bucket and poured it over Aarav and the other teammates. The drenched team shook off the cold and looked at each other and laughed like they didn't reached the finals but they had already won the game!

[SOCIAL MEDIA EXPLOSION]

#RCBFinals #AaravCentury #RCBvsDC #Qualifier1 #EeSalaCupNamde

@cricbuzz:What a performance! Aarav's 100 in the Qualifier – pure class under pressure. RCB to the FINAL!

@viratkohli_fans:King Kohli and Prince Aarav – the duo we never knew we needed!

@ESPNcricinfo:Is this the new face of RCB? Aarav's innings was a masterclass in controlled aggression.

@BCCI:From debut to DESTROYER – Aarav lights up Dubai with an unforgettable ton. Finals await!

@RCBiansUnited:We waited for this moment for YEARS. Aarav – you've made us believe again. 💔➡️❤️ #EeSalaCupNamde

Instagram Stories and Short videos on famous short content Platform Reels lit up with Aarav's final six. Slow-mo edits with EDM, Bollywood mashups, and Lo-fi remixes went viral. Some fans recreated the shot in their gullies. Others lit flares, draped in red, dancing to drums and dholaks in Bangalore, Delhi, and even New Jersey.

Fan Tweet:

This kid just rewrote our story. Aarav – take a bow, son.

RCB's official account posted a boomerang of Aarav getting hoisted up by the team with the caption:

"He's not just the future. He's the NOW. 💯🔥 #RCBFinals"

YouTube flooded with compilation videos.

"Aarav: The Rise of a New Legend" hit a million views in hours.

Interviews and fan edits popped up everywhere.

[Dressing Room Scenes]

Music blasting. Speaker bass bouncing. Ice buckets flipped, champagne sprayed (non-alcoholic, per bio-bubble).

Aarav sat in the middle of the room, completely drenched. Surrounded by drenched teammates around him.

Chahal (grinning): "Bhai, we're making reels out of you tonight!"

Navdeep Saini brought a speaker on his shoulder, blaring Punjabi beats. Shivam Dube danced in the corner, pulling Aarav into the groove.

Negi: "Bro, you've got to give us that bat. We'll put it in the RCB hall of fame."

Siraj (to Aarav): "Tu RCB ka Ronaldo ban gaya, bhai! Sui....."

Padikkal: "We're painting this IPL red. Let's go win the damn final."

They formed a circle, arms around each other. A moment of silence. Then they shouted together:

"EE SALA CUP NAMDE!"

Their echoes reverberated even louder than the empty seats ever could.

Back in the team hotel later that night, the celebration didn't stop. Youngsters, seasoned stars, support staff — all joined in. Cake was smashed into Aarav's face. The team chef cooked a midnight meal of everyone's favorites. Someone streamed the match replay and every time Aarav's innings played, the room erupted again.

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🟥🖤 [FAN REACTIONS – SOCIAL MEDIA STYLE] 🖤🟥

@RCB_FAN

"I've waited for this moment 😭😭😭 Finally! Aarav bhai ne toh dil jeet liya ❤️❤️ #EeSalaCupNamde #RCBFinals"

@Aarav_GF

"I don't know who needs to hear this but I will marry Aarav. NOW. Right now. Stadium wedding. Virat bhaiya can be best man 😩💍🔥"

@Aarav_ke_baccho_ki_maa

"Main Aarav ke bacche sambhalungi, aap bas IPL cup le aao bhai 🙏🍼 #Legend"

@ViratKohli_Stan

"Kohli x Aarav is the real Avengers team-up 🔥 Captain + Century Machine = HISTORY 🫡🫡"

@ABD_Magic

"AB saw Aarav's innings and whispered, 'My job here is done.' LEGACY PASSED 💫💫💫 #NextGen"

@NammaRCB_Champions

"Bangalore traffic may never move, but today, our team MOVED TO THE FINALS 😭❤️💃 Let's GOOOOOO!"

@RajkumarRCB

"Aarav is not just a player. He's a festival. Diwali + Eid + Christmas + CupNamde combined 💥🎉"

@Kannada_Tiger

"Bro hit Rabada for a six like he was playing gully cricket in Rajajinagar 😭🔥🔥🔥"

@CSK_Thala7

"Okay I'm a CSK fan but even I clapped when Aarav played that scoop over fine leg 😭👏 True talent bro. Respect from Chennai!"

@MI_PaltanChampions

"Still think we're winning the cup, but Aarav deserves a statue outside Chinnaswamy ngl 😭🔥 #GoodCricketIsGoodCricket"

@KKR_Aunty

"Aunty ka aashirwad tere saath hai, Aarav beta. Bring home the cup and apply Kala-tika before match 🌼😤"

@CholeBiryaniForever

"I told mom I'm fasting till RCB lifts the cup. She asked, 'Kya guarantee hai?' I showed her Aarav's scorecard 😎"

@RCBFanSinceBirthNotGloryHunter

"To all those who laughed at us… who said 'RCB won't even qualify'… LOOK AT US NOW 🗣️🗣️🗣️"

@ABdeVillainOfHearts

"Aarav is what you get when you mix AB's timing with Kohli's hunger and add a scoop of MSD's calm 😭🔥"

@I_Love_Bananas_RCBBoi

"If Aarav doesn't lift the trophy this year I'm changing my name to 'I_Love_Pain' 😭🍌 #BananaArmyRise"

@PineappleOnPitch

"Me eating pineapple pizza while Aarav hits his 100 like it's butter chicken on Sunday 🍕🔥 LEGENDDD!"

@YourMomsFavRCBFan

"Your mom says I'm her fav cause I picked Aarav in Dream11 when y'all picked Stoinis 💅 #BigBrainMoves"

@RCBKiShaadiKabHogi

"Shaadi ka card print karwa diya bhaiyo, Aarav dulha ban gaya finals mein! 🥳🥳💃"

@EmotionalDamageChai

"Watching Aarav bat was like drinking kadak chai in cold winter… soul satisfying ☕❤️ #EmotionalDamageAlsoHealed"

@MIbutLoveGoodCricket

"Haters will say it was luck. But that cover drive in 18th over? That was ART 🖼️🎯"

@CSKfanOnVacation

"No team, no stress, just vibes. And Aarav made my vacation BETTER 😎🏖️ #LoveFromGoa"

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