Virat Kohli Breaks Down In Tears As RCB Wins Maiden IPL Title
Virat Kohli tears up as RCB wins maiden IPL trophy after 18 years, beating PBKS by 6 runs. He got emotional in the final over, overcome with joy as RCB lifted the title.
EMOTIONAL VIRAT KOHLI 🥹
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— Indian Cricket Team (@incricketteam) June 3, 2025
In front of a packed crowd in Ahmedabad, echoing with chants of “Ee Sala Cup Namde,” RCB held their nerve and emerged victorious by 6 runs, defending a challenging total of 190/9 with a spirited bowling performance that throttled Punjab Kings’ chase and closed out the game in style.
In front of a packed crowd in Ahmedabad, echoing with chants of “Ee Sala Cup Namde,” RCB held their nerve and emerged victorious by 6 runs, defending a challenging total of 190/9 with a spirited bowling performance that throttled Punjab Kings’ chase and closed out the game in style.
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Opting to bat first after winning the toss, RCB got off to a lively start courtesy of Phil Salt, who smashed a quickfire 16 off 9 balls before falling to Kyle Jamieson. But the real foundation came from Virat Kohli, the heartbeat of RCB, who once again stood tall in a high-stakes match with a solid 43 off 35 balls.
Mayank Agarwal chipped in with 24 off 18, and later in the innings, RCB were pushed towards a competitive total through impactful cameos from: Liam Livingstone – 25 (15)
Jitesh Sharma – 24 (10)
Romario Shepherd – 17 (9)
Despite some mid-innings slowdowns, the finish was explosive. Shepherd and Jitesh ensured RCB crossed the 180-mark, even as Arshdeep Singh bowled a fantastic final over, picking up three wickets and finishing with 4-0-27-3.
In a heartfelt post-match interview with Matthew Hayden, Virat Kohli expressed his overwhelming joy and disbelief, admitting he once doubted whether this day would ever arrive.
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He dedicated the victory to the fans and his teammates, emphasising his commitment to the franchise. Kohli reflected on his journey with RCB, highlighting his dedication and the team’s support over the years. The victory was particularly significant for Kohli, as it marked the culmination of nearly two decades of dedication to RCB.
Virat Kohli’s heartfelt words following Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title were filled with emotion and gratitude.
Reflecting on the team’s 18-year journey, he expressed, “This win is as much for the fans as it is for the team. I’ve given this team my youth and my prime. Tried to win it every season, gave it everything. Never thought this day would come, was overcome with emotion after we won.”
