A historic dominant match at the SNR University Stadium in Coimbatore, Kicha Sudeep led Karnataka bulldozer to their third Celebrity Cricket League (CCL) Winner on February 1, 2026. beat bengal tigers The Bulldozers finally ended their 12-year championship drought with an outstanding performance with a 6-wicket advantage. Sudeep’s leadership has been the talk of the tournament, blending tactical genius with calm, experienced performance.

Karnataka Bulldozers captain Kichcha Sudeep mimics Rohit Sharma’s trophy swagger

The highlight of the post-match ceremony was undoubtedly Sudeep’s tribute to the Indian captain Rohit SharmaThe legendary 2024 T20 World Cup celebrations. When Sudeep was asked to collect the CCL 2026 trophy, he did a hilarious yet perfectly executed ‘robotic pillar’, imitating Rohit’s famous slow-motion, high-knee walk to the podium.

The crowd erupted as Sudeep displayed his “killer” swagger, his deliberate, stiff stride, capturing the essence of the Barbados viral moment. This effortless gesture demonstrated Sudeep’s deep admiration for Indian cricket history while maintaining an exciting and celebratory atmosphere. When he got the trophy, he didn’t just lift it; He patted it gently and held it high into the air, causing his teammates around him to laugh.

The Sandalwood ‘boss’ proved that he is not only a leader on the field but also a master showman who knows how to create a winning legend. This robot walk has become the most shared clip of the match, trending on social media as the ultimate crossover between Sandalwood and Indian cricket legends. It was a moment of pure, unadulterated joy that symbolized the ease of finally bringing the trophy back to Karnataka.

Here is the video:

2013 🏆 2014 🏆👉 2026 🏆
we are champions #CCL2026 #CCL2026 finals #karnatakabulldozer #karnataka #celebrity #CelebrityCricketLeague #Kichcha #sudeepa pic.twitter.com/71KjpoBT4u

— Sudeep (@ae_sudeep) February 1, 2026

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CCL 2025-26: Karnataka Bulldozers beat Bengal Tigers in lopsided fashion

The final game was a masterclass in strategy as the Bulldozers absolutely outplayed the Tigers from the first pitch. After winning the toss and electing to field, Sudeep’s bowlers smothered the Bengal batsmen, restricting them to a total of 129 runs. The Tigers’ batting line-up, which had performed well all season, crumbled under the pressure of the big stage, losing five wickets for just five runs during an inning collapse.

Bulldozers tied 130 points in first game Rajiv Hanu Over the years, he has built a solid foundation by taking an astonishing 69 deliveries in just 35 deliveries. Even if Bengal’s bowlers managed to create a brief ‘swing’ with a few quick wickets, the result never really looked in doubt. Karthik Jayaram and Manjunath Showed immense composure in the middle order, spinning the strike and finding boundaries with surgical precision.

They reached the target with nearly three overs remaining, sparking wild celebrations on the pitch when the winning boundary was struck. The win marked a major milestone for the team, which won the championship for the first time since 2014, and solidified their status as a CCL powerhouse. The Tigers, while valiantly finishing as runners-up, had no answer at all to the clinical execution and ‘Rohit-esque’ tactical changes implemented by Sudeep.

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