Virat Kohli lifts IPL trophy: Allu Arjun shares son Ayaan's reaction, Ajay Devgn says ‘been cheering for years'; Ranveer Singh, Arjun Kapoor celebrate
RCB defeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the final of the 18th season. Aamir Khan made a rare appearance in the commentary box during the IPL 2025 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. He was joined former cricketer Suresh Raina and actor-politician Ravi Kishan. When the actor was asked to name the cricket equivalent of Bollywood's 'perfectionist', he said, 'I used to call Sachin Tendulkar a perfectionist. I feel that Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah are perfectionists. What a bowler he is.'
After RCB's win, Ranveer Singh shared a photo of Virat and AB de Villiers, and wrote, 'This is everything.' He also posted a video of Virat getting emotional on field, he said, 'One club player'. Ajay Devgn took to his Instagram stories to share a poster of the team, and wrote, 'Been watching and cheering for years…finally RCB has made history. Congratulations @virat.kohli and the entire team @royalchallengers.bengaluru.'
Been watching and cheering for years….finally RCB has made history. Congratulations @imVkohli and the entire team @RCBTweets 🙌🏻 pic.twitter.com/CpLr165zVd
— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) June 3, 2025
Sharing a post by RCB, actor Arjun Kapoor wrote, 'Grit resilience perseverance loyalty faith belief and hardwork…Everything that happened over 18 years seen worth it for this moment!!! Congratulations to virat.kohli and @royalchallengers.bengaluru 18 for the win (trophy and salute face emojis).'
Pushpa star Allu Arjun shared a video of his interaction with his son Ayaan, who got very emotional after RCB's win. Sharing son Ayaan's clip, Allu Arjun wrote, 'Ee sala cup namde! Historic win. RCB. Congratulations.' He also posted a video in which Ayaan said, 'I love Kohli.' Holding Ayaan's face, Arjun said, 'Your face is glowing.' A smiling Ayaan added, 'I like him so much. I got into cricket because of Kohli.' In the video, Ayaan was also seen lying on the floor in front of the television as Virat hugged his wife-actor Anushka Sharma. Ayaan also poured water on himself, bowed and then screamed, 'Finally. 18 years.' Sharing the video, he wrote, 'Ayaan getting super emotional. #viratkohli fan boy moment. Soo cute my chinni babu #alluayaan #rcb #ipl2025.'
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Vicky Kaushal wrote on his Instagram Stories, '18 (emotional face, red heart and trophy emojis).' In an other post, Vicky shared a picture collage of Virat, and wrote, 'To the man who's given everything to the sport…this was long due! @virat.kohli #18.' He also shared a RCB team poster and congratulated them.
Sonu Sood posted on X, 'RCB!!! Mehnat ka phal meetha hota hai – finally! Virat bhai & team, Heartily congratulations . Punjab – tough luck, played with heart and character! Respect to both sides! 🏆❤️ #RCB #IPL2025 @RCBTweets.'
RCB!!! Mehnat ka phal meetha hota hai – finally! Virat bhai & team, Heartily congratulations . Punjab – tough luck, played with heart and character! Respect to both sides! 🏆❤️ #RCB #IPL2025 @RCBTweets pic.twitter.com/1xlRkCJtkb
— sonu sood (@SonuSood) June 3, 2025
Kartik Aaryan shared a video of Virat getting emotional and wrote, 'Finally Jersey No 18. After 18 years. Congratulations, GOAT @virat.kohli.'
Sophie Choudry posted on X, 'Then and now. 18 years of supporting @RCBTweets .. today was finally happy tears!!!🩷🥹 #RCB #IPL2025 #IPLFinal.'
Then and now. 18 years of supporting @RCBTweets .. today was finally happy tears!!!🩷🥹 #RCB #IPL2025 #IPLFinal pic.twitter.com/BKLoc9GczV
— Sophie C (@Sophie_Choudry) June 3, 2025
Virat Kohli's wife, actor Anushka Sharma, was by his side on his special day. She also lifted and posted with the IPL 2025 trophy with Virat.
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