In a historic moment, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) celebrated their first IPL championship after a gripping match against Punjab Kings, witnessed by an enthusiastic crowd of 91,000. Virat Kohli, a pivotal figure for the franchise since the inception of the IPL, has remained loyal to RCB throughout his career.

Under the leadership of Rajat Patidar, who captained the team for the first time this season, RCB finally broke their trophy drought. Patidar accomplished what many seasoned players could not, leading the team to victory. In the final match against Punjab Kings, RCB set a formidable target of 190 runs. Despite a strong start from PBKS, RCB made a remarkable comeback, securing their place as champions of IPL 2025.

Following the victory, Virat Kohli shared his thoughts on his remaining time in cricket and his aspirations before retirement. He expressed, “I am aware that my playing years are limited. However, I want to leave the game knowing I gave my all. I aim to be more than just an impactful player; I want to contribute in every possible way.” Kohli emphasized that while he is grateful for his talent, it is his perspective on the game that truly defines him.

The Punjab Kings put up a commendable fight, managing to restrict RCB to their target of 190 runs. However, RCB's bowlers, including Krunal Pandya, Yash Dayal, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, rose to the occasion at crucial moments. The match concluded with RCB winning by a narrow margin of just 6 runs, despite Shashank Singh's valiant efforts, who hit Josh Hazlewood for sixes in the final over.