How did RCB finally break their 18-year IPL title drought in 2025
Virat Kohli’s emotional reaction to RCB’s IPL 2025 title win was deeply significant, both personally and for the wider cricketing community. After 18 years of unwavering loyalty to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Kohli was visibly overcome with emotion—tears streaming down his face and collapsing to his knees—when the final ball sealed RCB’s first-ever IPL championship.
Kohli articulated that he had given the franchise his “youth, prime, and experience,” pouring every ounce of his energy into the team season after season, often under immense pressure and scrutiny. He described the victory as “an unbelievable feeling,” emphasizing that he never thought this day would come and that the win was as much for the fans as for the team. Kohli’s remarks also highlighted his profound bond with Bengaluru, stating, “My heart is with Bangalore, my soul is with Bangalore. This is far more special than winning it with anyone else because my heart is with Bangalore, my soul is with Bangalore”.
His emotional display resonated widely, symbolizing the culmination of nearly two decades of dedication, resilience through repeated disappointments, and the fulfillment of a long-cherished dream. Kohli’s reaction became an iconic image of the 2025 IPL, underscoring the human side of sporting triumph and the depth of his commitment to RCB.
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