Teams with the longest wait for their first Major Title worldwide

It is a moment of celebration for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), who won their first IPL title after 17 years. The fans are still celebrating as their long wait and struggle for the trophy finally ended on June 3.

Apart from the Bengaluru franchise, there have been other teams who had faced the same struggle as the Men in Red. Many prominent teams from all over the sporting world have waited a long time for their first title. It is time to shed light on some of these iconic teams who achieved glory after a series of major heartbreaks and big losses suffered over the years.

The list features the teams and the duration taken for them to win their maiden title. Though some of these teams might be playing a whole new different sport, they have jumped the same hurdles and obstacles that RCB have done after 18 seasons of the global franchise league from 2008 to 2025. Some of these teams have a very loyal and large fanbase, like RCB has had throughout the years as well.

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Here are the teams who have won their first title after a long struggle in their respective tournament: