Virat Kohli’s 18-year wait for IPL glory ended on Tuesday night. Royal Challengers Bengaluru lifted their first-ever title, defeating Punjab Kings in a nail-biting final in Ahmedabad. The scenes that unfolded after the match were nothing but emotional. Kohli, eyes shining, ran toward the sea of red in the stands. He held the trophy high, soaking in the cheers. RCB’s social media post said it best: “This wasn’t luck. This was loyalty paying rent after 18 years.”
Royal Challengers Bengaluru win maiden IPL title
Kohli has been RCB’s heartbeat since 2008. He scored a steady 43 in the final and led by example all season. His 657 runs in 15 matches speak volumes. RCB defended their 190-run total with grit. Krunal Pandya and the bowlers kept Punjab Kings six runs short.
This wasn’t luck. This was loyalty paying rent after 18 years. 🤌
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) June 3, 2025
RCB now joins the list of IPL champions. But this win was more than a title, it was a story of patience, passion, and payoff. For Kohli and his fans, it was a dream fulfilled.
