RCB vs PBKS final: Footballer Harry Kane's post for Virat Kohli's first IPL title melts hearts; calls it an 'unreal achievement'
The victory of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) is one for all; it's more than just a win; it's an 'unreal achievement' according to England football captain Harry Kane. Following the RCB vs. Punjab Kings (PBKS) Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 final, the English footballer shared a heartfelt, congratulatory post for Virat Kohli and team RCB's triumph.
Taking to his Instagram, Kane sent his congratulations to cricket legend Virat Kohli after the team claimed their first IPL trophy in the last 18 years. Kane's post caption read, "One from the archives to say a massive congrats to @virat.kohli and @royalchallengers.bengaluru on a first IPL title!! Unreal achievement 🏏🏆"
Virat Kohli is renowned as one of the modern international legends in the cricket world; unfortunately, Kohli never succeeded in winning the IPL until Tuesday, when his side beat PBKS by six runs at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Virat Kohli and Harry Kane's bond has grown over the years
RCB and King Kohli have been receiving a slew of congratulatory messages from across the globe, from politicians to footballers from around the world. However, the relationship between Harry Kane and Virat Kohli is a bit different.
The bond between Kohli and Kane has grown over the years; the duo is frequently spotted welcoming one another and applauding each other's athletic achievements when they are on foreign tours.
In the past, Kane has openly supported Kohli's side throughout the team's highs and lows.
Fans react to Harry Kane's congratulatory message for Virat Kohli
As soon as Kane's post surfaced on social media, it quickly went viral, and fans started sharing their thoughts on the same.
One said, "This photo is legendary." "English legend and Indian legend ❤️," another added.
"After all the hard work… they got what they deserved," one wrote.
"Tis the season of breaking trophy jinxes ♥️🫡" "Harry kane breaks everyone curse".
Harry Kane is no stranger to a trophy drought
If we look at the bigger picture, Kane himself is no stranger to a trophy drought, as the striker came close on a number of occasions at Tottenham and couldn't get his hands on any silverware during his first season with Bayern Munich; however, Vincent Kompany's team defeated Bayer Leverkusen to reclaim the Bundesliga title in the second season. Stay tuned for more updates.
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