After years of waiting, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have finally won their first Indian Premier League (IPL) title. On Tuesday night, they beat Punjab Kings (PBKS) in a thrilling final. The win was special not just for the team but for the fans who have stood by them for 18 long years.
Kohli’s Special Message to Fans
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After the big win, Virat Kohli shared an emotional post on social media. He thanked his teammates and especially the fans who never gave up on the team, even during the worst seasons.
“This team made the dream possible, a season I’ll never ever forget. We’ve thoroughly enjoyed the ride over the last 2.5 months. This one is for the fans of rcb who never ever left our side in the worst of times. This one is for all the years of heartbreaks and disappointment. This is for every inch of effort left on the field playing for this team. As far as the ipl trophy is concerned- you’ve made me wait 18 years to be able to lift you and celebrate my friend, but it’s been absolutely worth the wait. @royalchallengers.bengaluru”
In the photo, Kohli stood proudly with Rajat Patidar and Jitesh Sharma, holding the IPL trophy while wearing a red RCB Champions jersey. The word “Champion” was written in gold, with the letter “I” replaced by 1 to mark their first-ever title win.
Kohli’s Big Moment After Long Wait
"rcb ye, rcb voh", "bahut kuch kaha logo nez bahut troll kiya"🥹❤️
pic.twitter.com/0RU3r8yB8q— RCBXTRA (@RCBXTRAOFFICIA) June 4, 2025
Kohli, 36, could not hold back his emotions. As soon as the match ended, he dropped to his knees and had tears in his eyes. He ran to his wife Anushka Sharma and gave her a tight hug to celebrate the win.
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This IPL season, Kohli was once again in top form. He scored 657 runs in 15 matches, including 8 half-centuries. Since joining the team in 2008, he has scored over 8,600 runs, the most by any player in IPL history. Kohli has also captained RCB in 143 matches, including the final in 2016, which they lost.
Celebration Across Bengaluru
After the historic win, the city of Bengaluru celebrated in grand style. Fireworks lit up the sky, and fans took to the streets wearing red. The city was full of joy, celebrating the end of an 18-year-long wait.
To share the moment with fans, RCB will host a victory parade on June 4. The players will ride through the streets of Bengaluru to celebrate with their supporters. Full details of the parade are still to be announced by the team.
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