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Tears of joy for Kohli as RCB finally win IPL
The Northlines
|04 June 2025
Virat Kohli was overcome with emotions as Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally ended their long wait for the IPL title, after outclassing Punjab Kings by six runs in the final, in Ahmedabad, on Tuesday.
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Kohli struggled to hold back his tears after the end of the match, as he finally laid his hands on the IPL trophy -- ending 18 years of heartbreak.
'Never thought this day would come, was overcome with emotion after we won,’ he said after the final.
'This win is as much for the fans as it is for the team. I have given this team my youth, prime and experience. I tried to win it every season, gave it everything I can.’
After nearly two decades of heartbreak, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally etched their name in Indian Premier League (IPL) history, clinching their maiden title with a thrilling six-run win over Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Tuesday.
The emotional high point of the night was undoubtedly the sight of Virat Kohli, one of IPL's most celebrated players, finally lifting the trophy in his 18th season.
This story is from the 04 June 2025 edition of The Northlines.
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