'Emotional' Kohli Fulfills IPL Dream as Bengaluru Claims First Title
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru won their first IPL title by defeating Punjab Kings by six runs on June 3, 2025, at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
- RCB's victory ended 18 years of waiting and heartbreak, during which Virat Kohli remained loyal to the franchise despite many low points.
- The final was tightly contested, with RCB scoring 190/9 and Krunal Pandya bowling an economical four-over spell conceding 17 runs and taking key wickets.
- Kohli expressed deep emotion after the match, saying, "I have given each and every ounce of my energy to this team," and called the win "an amazing feeling."
- The win signifies a major milestone for RCB and Kohli, promising continued commitment to the team with Kohli stating he will play for them till his last IPL game.
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