In a historic display of dominance at the SNR College Ground, Coimbatore, Kichcha Sudeep led the karnataka bulldozer to their third Celebrity Cricket League (CCL) Title on 1 February 2026. to defeat bengal tigers By 6 wickets, the Bulldozers finally ended their 12-year championship drought with a clinical performance. Sudeep’s leadership was the talk of the tournament, blending tactical brilliance with a calm, experienced presence.
Karnataka Bulldozers captain Kiccha Sudeep copies Rohit Sharma’s trophy swagger
The highlight of the post-match ceremony was undoubtedly Sudeep’s tribute to the Indian captain Rohit SharmaGreat celebration of 2024 T20 World Cup. As soon as Sudeep was called to collect the CCL 2026 trophy, he broke into a hilarious but perfectly executed ‘robotic strut’ mimicking Rohit’s famous slow-motion, high-knee walk towards the podium.
The crowd erupted as Sudeep channeled ‘Hitman’ swagger, moving with deliberate, strident steps that captured the essence of the viral Barbadian moment. This light-hearted approach reflected Sudeep’s deep appreciation for Indian cricket history while keeping the mood electric and celebratory. Upon reaching the silver vessel, he did not pick it up casually; He patted it gently before raising it high, surrounded by his teammates who joined in the laughter.
The Sandalwood ‘Boss’ proved that he is not only a leader on the field but also a master entertainer who knows how to make a win spectacular. This robotic walk has already become the most shared clip of the tournament, trending on social media as the ultimate crossover between Sandalwood and Indian cricket lore. It was a moment of pure, unadulterated joy that symbolized the relief of finally bringing the Cup back to Karnataka.
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we are champions #CCL2026 #CCL2026Final #KarnatakaBulldozers #Karnataka #celebrities #CelebrityCricketLeague #kicha #sudeepa pic.twitter.com/71KjpoBT4uβ ΰ¦Έΰ§ΰ¦¦ΰ§ΰ¦ͺ (@ae_sudeep) 1 February 2026
CCL 2025-26: Karnataka Bulldozers beat Bengal Tigers in a one-sided grand finale
The final match was a masterclass in strategy as the Bulldozers completely outclassed the Tigers from the very first ball. After winning the toss and electing to field, Sudeep’s bowlers took the Bengal batsman to task and restricted them to a modest total of 129 runs. The Tigers’ batting lineup, which had been superb throughout the season, collapsed under the pressure of the big stage, losing five wickets for just five runs during a mid-innings collapse.
Bulldozers’ opener while chasing 130 runs Rajeev Hanu Played an innings for the ages, smashing a blistering 69 runs off just 35 balls to set a solid foundation. Even when the Bengal bowlers managed to pick up some quick wickets, which caused a bit of ‘wobble’ for a while, the result never really looked in doubt. Karthik Jayaram And Manjunath Showed tremendous composure in the middle order, rotated the strike and found the boundary with surgical precision.
They achieved the target with about three overs remaining, there was a huge celebration on the pitch as soon as the winning four was hit. The win marks a significant milestone for the franchise, marking their first title win since 2014 and cementing their status as a CCL powerhouse. The Tigers, while the Braves were runners-up, had no answer to the clinical execution and ‘Rohit-esque’ tactical changes implemented by Sudeep.
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