IPL 2025 Final: Virat Kohli Fights Back Tears As Royal Challengers Bengaluru Clinch Maiden IPL Title In Nearly Two Decades

RCB vs PBKS, IPL 2025 Final: Team India superstar and Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter Virat Kohli was struggling to fight back tears as RCB was closing in towards a win. In the final over, the cameras panned towards the cricketer, who was visibly emotional while being positioned near the boundary ropes. Right after the final ball, Kohli was on his knees as his head down as his teammates surrounded him to celebrate the moment.

Virat Kohli Gets Emotional As RCB Clinch Maiden IPL Title Win

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru made history after clinching the IPL title for the first time in 18 years. It was a lengthy wait but the drought finally came to an end at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Virat Kohli is at the top of the world as he will finally get his hands on the title gold. The moment was emotional, and Kohli was fighting back tears.

In a video shared by the IPL on ‘X’, Virat Kohli was emotional at the fourth ball of the final over. Die-hard RCB fans had started their celebrations in the stands. Kohli's wife Anushka, who was in the stands, was also left stunned. Virat covered his face as he had tears on his eyes.

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Historic First For RCB As Their 18-Year Wait Ends

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru have made history as they have ended their long wait for a title win. After a nervy first innings, where the franchise looked under pressure against the Punjab Kings, RCB turned the tables with their immaculate bowling display. Punjab's hopes were dangling by a thread but Bengaluru made sure that the game turned in their favour as the second innings progressed.

It's not Ee Sala Cup Namde anymore! As the holy trinity of RCB [Chris Gayle, AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli ] said, it's Ee Sala Cup Namdu as the Bengaluru men's side have ended their 18-year-old title drought after finishing the tournament with a maiden title win. 

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