Virat Kohli Fails to Hold Back Tears as RCB Win Maiden IPL Title After 18 Years

Jun 04, 2025 Komal Das

After 18 years, Virat Kohli finally lifted the IPL trophy with RCB’s 6-run win over Punjab Kings. Overcome with emotion, Kohli broke down in tears—his long-awaited moment had arrived

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Kohli has been RCB’s heart and soul through all 18 IPL seasons, giving his youth, prime, and passion to the franchise despite many heartbreaks and near misses

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RCB’s all-around team effort, led by Rajat Patidar and key players like Krunal Pandya and Jitesh Sharma, helped set a strong total. Kohli scored 43 off 35 balls

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As the final ball was bowled and Punjab’s Shashank Singh hit a six, Kohli collapsed to the ground, struggling to hold back tears after years of heartbreak

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Former RCB legends AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle rushed to the field to celebrate with Kohli, who also brought his wife, actor Anushka Sharma, to share the historic moment

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Kohli’s loyalty to RCB never wavered through 18 seasons, despite criticism. This win finally shed the team’s underachiever tag and rewarded his devotion

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While Rajat Patidar captained on the field, Kohli’s experience and sacrifice laid the foundation for RCB’s maiden IPL title, ending an 18-year drought

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The Narendra Modi Stadium erupted with joy. Thousands cheered, fireworks lit the sky, and social media celebrated Kohli’s legacy and RCB’s historic triumph

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After the match, Kohli thanked fans and teammates, praising AB de Villiers for his key role in RCB’s journey and calling the win a shared victory

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Kohli is IPL’s highest run-scorer and looks set to continue with RCB. This long-awaited title win is the crowning moment of his IPL career

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