US EditionIPL Finally Delivers for King Kohli After Overcoming a Conflict and Ushering in a Teenage Star
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured their inaugural Indian Premier League championship by narrowly defeating Punjab Kings by six runs on Tuesday night at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
- The season faced a one-week suspension due to cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan, which delayed and relocated the final from Kolkata to Ahmedabad.
- Kohli, aged 36, anchored Bengaluru's innings with 43 runs out of a total 190-9, while Punjab Kings fell short, scoring 184-7 in their 20 overs chasing the target.
- Left-Arm spinner Krunal Pandya delivered a crucial spell of 2 wickets for 17 runs in four overs, helping Bengaluru defend their total successfully.
- After 18 seasons with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Kohli emotionally celebrated the long-awaited victory, reflecting on his deep commitment to the team since its inception and marking a landmark achievement for both the franchise and the league.
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IPL finally delivers for King Kohli after overcoming a conflict and ushering in a teenage star
Virat Kohli shed tears of joy after finally winning one of cricket's biggest prizes. At last. “King Kohli” — as he's know by his 300 million-plus followers on social media — was there in the infancy of the Indian Premier League in 2008 but he had to wait 18 seasons to clinch the title with Royal Cha
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