[WATCH] Virat Kohli In Tears In RCB vs PBKS, IPL 2025 Final After Victory

In the most heart-wrenching moment in the history of IPL, Virat Kohli wept as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally won their first-ever IPL trophy after defeating the Punjab Kings (PBKS) by a six-run margin in a do-or-die finale at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.

RCB registered a thrilling victory to put an end to their 18-year drought for the title in the RCB vs PBKS, IPL 2025 Final.

Virat Kohli in Tears: Emotional Peak to a Legendary Career

The tears say it all 🥹

An 1️⃣8️⃣-year wait comes to an end 👏

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When the final over took to the field, and PBKS needed to chase down the enormous total with 29 runs required, you could feel the tension in the atmosphere in the stadium. Indeed, Josh Hazlewood delivered a controlled over ensuring PBKS could not reach their target, and his expressiveness on the replays displayed jubilation.

Virat Kohli was shown by cameras in tears, completely overwhelmed and sobbing whilst concealing his weeping face in his hands – the 18-year-long dream that had been realized.

Kohli had been the stabilizing support for RCB since the inception of the IPL in 2008, and his emotion was felt globally by fans who had waited with him for this pivotal moment.

“Gave It Everything I Had” – Kohli’s Emotional Post-Match Reflection

Kohli told Star Sports in his post-match comments, in terms of his journey with the franchise, and the meaning of the win:

This win is for the fans as much as the players. I’ve given this team my youth, my prime, and my experience. I attempted to win it every year, I put in everything, I was never convinced this day would come, I was utterly lost for words and emotionally shocked after we won.

Kohli’s heartfelt confession adds a somber tone to the night, reinforcing the bond between the individual player, the team, and its most passionate fans.

Kohli’s Tribute to AB de Villiers

VIRAT KOHLI, AB DE VILLIERS AND CHRIS GAYLE WITH THE IPL TROPHY. 🏆 pic.twitter.com/JoG8xqcZCB

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) June 3, 2025

Kohli also honoured his former teammate and longstanding RCB player AB de Villiers, who had retired in 2021, but still has a strong affiliation, the franchise’s personality remained:

“What ABD has done for the franchise is tremendous, told him ‘this is as much yours as it is ours.’ He’s been the Player of the Match most times in the franchise, despite being retired for four years. He deserves to be on the podium, lifting the cup,” Kohli added.

The gesture highlighted the legacy created by RCB’s franchise core players and the emotional significance of this much-needed victory.

RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 Final – Match Summary

In the IPL 2025 Final between RCB vs. PBKS on a well-anticipated day, the Punjab Kings bowlers executed a flattening and masterful performance to keep the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to a fighting but chaseable total of 190/9 at the Narendra Modi Stadium (Ahmedabad).

RCB managed to restrict PBKS to just 184 runs, with a 6-run margin. Punjab lost the game. And RCB lifted the trophy after 18 years of waiting in the 18th season.

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