The last ball of IPL 2025 departed on ropes for six, Royal Challengers Bangalore had already sealed-6 runs win, first IPL title, and a moment that will be kept in memory forever.But when the ceremony surrounded them, Virat Kohli was also standing near the border. He covered his nose and mouth with both hands, shining his eyes. No grand theaterics, no wild celebration, just silent, heavy feeling. For 18 long seasons, Kohli lifted the city’s hope. They led, failed, fought back, and kept on. And now, for a long time, RCB was the champion.Quiz: Who is that IPL player?Kohli said, “This victory is as much for fans as it is for the team.” “I have given this team my youth, my chief, my experience. I tried to win it every season, I could be given everything that would be given that day would come. We had recovered from emotions after winning.”Kohli reserved a special mention for his brother -in -law, AB de Villiers. “What AB has done for the franchise is tremendous. I told him – it is as us as ours. He has been the most match player in this franchise, even though he has retired for four years. He is entitled to stay on the podium, lifting the cup.” For Kohli, it was not just victory. It was vengeance, rewarded at the end of the trust of a career.
