[WATCH] IPL 2025 Final: Virat Kohli Breaks Down In Tears As RCB Finally Wins Trophy

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally ended their 18-year wait for an IPL title by beating Punjab Kings (PBKS) in a thrilling final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. RCB won the match by six runs to claim their first-ever IPL trophy.

[WATCH] IPL 2025 Final: Virat Kohli Breaks Down In Tears As RCB Finally Wins Trophy

Virat Kohli Tears Up in the Final Over

As the game reached its final moments, emotions were running high. RCB star and Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli was seen getting emotional on the field. In the last over, PBKS needed 29 runs, and Josh Hazlewood kept his cool. After just two balls, cameras showed Kohli covering his face, trying to hide his tears – a powerful moment after waiting nearly 20 years for this victory.

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The tears say it all 🥹

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“Gave It Everything I Had” – Kohli Reflects on His Journey

Kohli, who has been part of Royal Challengers Bengaluru since the very first IPL season in 2008, finally got to lift the long-awaited IPL trophy – this time under the captaincy of Rajat Patidar.

After the historic win, Virat Kohli dedicated the victory to the fans and looked back on his long journey with the team. He said he has given everything to RCB over the years – from his younger days to his prime.

“This win is as much for the fans as it is for the team. I’ve given this team my youth, prime and experience. Tried to win it every season, gave it everything I can. Never thought this day would come, I was overcome with emotion after we won,” Kohli said during the post-match interview with Star Sports.

Kohli also paid tribute to his close friend and RCB legend AB de Villiers, who retired a few years ago but still holds a special place in the team’s legacy.

“What ABD has done for the franchise is tremendous, told him ‘this is as much yours as it is ours.’ He’s been the Player of the Match most times in the franchise, despite being retired for four years. He deserves to be on the podium, lifting the cup,” Kohli added.

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