Ahmedabad: The wait is over. The memes can rest. The dream, once distant, is now a reality. After 18 long, painful, hope-filled years, Royal Challengers Bengaluru are finally IPL champions—and at the heart of it all stood Virat Kohli, teary-eyed, knees on the turf, overwhelmed.
“I’ve given this team my youth, my prime, my experience,” Kohli said moments after the win. “Every year, I came back with the same fire. And tonight, it came full circle.”
A Victory Etched in Emotion
At the Narendra Modi Stadium, before a roaring crowd of over 91,000 fans decked in red, RCB defeated Punjab Kings by six runs to clinch their first IPL title. For Kohli—who’s played every single season with the same franchise—it was more than a trophy. It was vindication, closure, and a tribute to unwavering loyalty.
“This win is for Bangalore. For the fans. For the people who waited 18 years and never stopped believing.”
Tribute to AB de Villiers
In his moment of glory, Kohli made sure to shine the light on his long-time teammate and friend, AB de Villiers.
“I told AB, ‘This is yours too.’ You may have retired four years ago, but your impact never did. You still feel like our most valuable player.”
De Villiers, who was present at the venue, had been a central figure in RCB’s journey for a decade. Kohli’s words were not just nostalgic—they were an emotional salute to legacy.
A Bond Beyond the Badge
While other players chose to move, Kohli stayed. Year after year. Through the losses, heartbreaks, and rebuilds. He was the heart of RCB, even when he wasn’t captain.
“I could’ve switched teams. But Bangalore is home. My heart and soul are here. I wanted to win with this team—and now I have.”
Not Just a Trophy, But a Statement
Kohli didn’t just lift a trophy. He lifted the weight of expectations. Of years where fans sang “Ee Sala Cup Namde” only to see their team fall short. But 2025 was different. Under new captain Rajat Patidar, RCB found balance. Strategy. Grit. And above all—belief.
“We were questioned at every turn—our picks, our plans. But we built a team of match-winners and believers. And when it mattered, they delivered.”
A Legacy Carved in Red and Gold
Having retired from Tests and T20Is, Kohli’s cricketing twilight is near—but his hunger remains. He confirmed he will continue to play ODIs and IPL for RCB, with a burning desire to still chase every ball, inspire every teammate, and give his all.
“By the time I hang up my boots, I want to look back knowing I gave everything. I’m not just here to be a name—I want to keep being a force.”
“This Trophy Belongs to the People”
Kohli ended his emotional speech by acknowledging the lifeblood of the franchise: its fans.
“This isn’t just our win. It’s yours, Bangalore. To every supporter who stood by us in the rain and the flame—this is for you. We are champions. And we did it together.”
On June 3, 2025, Virat Kohli became more than a legend. He became a champion with the only team he ever loved. And for every RCB fan, that moment will live forever.
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