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The wait is over. The heartbreak, the memes, the near-misses — all of it was washed away in a flood of emotion as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally won their first-ever IPL title, defeating Punjab Kings in a gripping final by just six runs.
And right at the heart of it, as always, was Virat Kohli — not just a player, but a symbol of undying belief in a franchise that had flirted with glory but never quite seized it. Until now.
Virat Kohli & The Moment That Broke the Internet
When the final ball of IPL 2025 was sent sailing over the boundary for a meaningless six, it didn’t matter. The match was won. The drought was over.
Virat Kohli sank to the ground, face in hands, tears streaming down. It wasn’t just about winning. It was about years of carrying the weight, of giving everything to a team that had never crossed the final hurdle — until now.
“I’ve given this team my youth, prime and experience,” he said post-match, visibly emotional. “To finally have it is an unbelievable feeling.”
For the fans, it was more than just a win. It was vindication. For the critics, it was proof. For Kohli, it was redemption.
The Final: A Story of Grit, and Nerves
Batting first, RCB posted 190/9, and while Virat Kohli top-scored with a 35-ball 43, some questioned the pace of his innings. But hindsight, as they say, is everything — and his knock proved critical.
The lower order chipped in with some late-innings fireworks, giving Bengaluru a fighting chance. And they needed every single run.
Punjab Kings started their chase with intent. The crowd grew tense. But then came Krunal Pandya, delivering a masterclass in pressure bowling. His figures? 2 for 17 — pure gold in a final.
The chase stuttered. RCB kept clawing back. With 29 needed off the last four balls, the writing was on the wall.
Kohli’s Legacy Cemented in Gold
For someone who’s carried RCB through highs and heartbreaks, this was more than just a trophy. It was a reward for loyalty and passion — the kind not often seen in franchise cricket.
This win also erased the painful memories of three previous IPL finals that ended in tears. This time, the tears flowed again — but they were tears of joy.
And you could feel the release — not just from Kohli, but from every RCB supporter who had waited 18 long years to say it out loud: “We are IPL champions.”
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