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It's an amazing feeling, says Kohli as RCB end IPL title drought
Khaleej Times
|June 04, 2025
Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Virat Kohli finally ended the 18-year-wait for the Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy with a dramatic six-run win over Punjab Kings in the final at Ahmedabad on Tuesday.
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Having lost three finals in the past, it seemed RCB would suffer another heartbreak after they made a below-par 190 for nine.
Kohli topscored with 43, but the Indian superstar failed to find the top gear.
Luckily for the RCB and their army of fans, the team’s bowlers rose to the challenge with a splendid display to restrict Punjab to 184 for seven.
Needing 29 in the final over, Shashank Singh (61 not out off 31 balls) launched a stunning assault on Josh Hazlewood, hitting the Australian pacer for three sixes and a four in the last four balls.
But it was too late to stop the RCB and Kohli from winning their first-ever IPL title.
Kohli, who has spent all 18 IPL seasons at RCB, failed to hold back the tears after the last ball.
"This win is as much for the fans as it is for the team. It’s been 18 long years. I’ve given this team my youth, prime and experience," he said.
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