Eighteen years old. For so long, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and their fans waited for the iPL the trophy. And when it finally happened – on a dramatic night in Ahmedabad – Virt Kohli stood near the border line, hands on his head, eyes full of tears. It was a picture of the night: a man who gave everything to the franchise finally rewarded.
It wasn’t just another victory for Kohl. It was the culmination of a path full of heart break, criticism and unwavering faith. Since 2008 he has been the face of RCB – through Maxim, close to Misses in 2009, 2011 and 2016 and minima, which tested its resistance. Year after year he returned with the same passion, driven by hope that this day will come.
The Royal Challengers Bengalur has finally become the IPL champion and defeated Kings Pandjáb for six runs in a tense final. Kohli The highest score with 43, when RCB published 190 for 9, with Arshdeep Singh and Kyle Jamieson picked up every three goals. Chase saw Shashank Singh to break the blisters of 61 out of 30 balls, but it wasn’t enough when PBKS ended up at 184 for 7.
When the last van was tilted and the celebrations broke out, Kohl stood calm and soaked it all in. Tears, emotions, a smile of distrust – all of this told the story of a man who had been waiting for 18 years. It was more than a title for Kohl and RCB. It was a redemption. It was history.
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Published:
Saurabh Kumar
Published on:
June 3, 2025
