Virat Kohli Wins Indian Premier League for the First Time in His Career As RCB Beat PBKS by Six Runs To Clinch IPL 2025 Title
The star cricketer has been part of RCB right from the start of the IPL and after 18 long years, has attained the title that his trophy cabinet was missing. Virat Kohli finished IPL 2025 as the third-highest run-scorer, hitting 657 runs in 15 matches.
Virat Kohli is finally an IPL champion! It has taken him 18 years and it has surely been worth the wait. In front of a packed Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on June 3, the star cricketer experienced a wave of emotions as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) by six runs to win the title. Chasing 191 to win, Punjab Kings were restricted to 184/7 and despite Shashank Singh's best efforts, it was not enough. After the win was confirmed, Virat Kohli broke down in tears and also had a warm hug with his wife Anushka Sharma and AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle among others. Virat Kohli Kisses IPL 2025 Trophy As Rajat Patidar and Co End 18-Year Wait for Indian Premier League Title With Win Over Punjab Kings in Final (Watch Video).
Virat Kohli Wins First-Ever IPL Title
The heartbreaks, the hard work and now, the HAPPINESS! All hail, #KingKohli! ❤
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— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) June 3, 2025
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