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Business Standard
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
Tonight, I'll sleep like a baby: Virat Kohli after winning IPL trophy
As soon as the last ball was bowled, the 37-year-old fell onto his knees and started crying as the whole stadium erupted in cheers for him and Royal Challengers Bengaluru As Royal Challengers Bengaluru broke their 18-year title drought on the night, beating Punjab Kings by 6 runs in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, their talisman for all their years, Virat Kohli was seen in tears as the win was confirmed before the final delivery was bowled in the final. VIRAT KOHLI STARTED CRYING. ???? — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) June 3, 2025 The cameras all panned on Virat Kohli who was taking it all in and still processing the historic win he was a part of on the night. As soon as the last ball was bowled, the 37-year-old fell onto his knees and started crying as the whole stadium erupted in cheers for him and Royal Challengers Bengaluru Virat Kohli after IPL win"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. I've tried to win it every season, gave it everything I have. To finally have it is an unbelievable feeling. Never thought this day would come, I was overcome with emotion after the last ball was bowled. Gave each and every ounce of my energy and it's an amazing feeling. What ABD has done for the franchise is tremendous, told him 'this win is as much yours as it is ours. I want you to celebrate with us'. He's been the POTM most times in the franchise despite being retired for four years. Tells you the impact he's had on the league, team and me. He deserves to be on the podium, lifting the cup."
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
IPL 2025: Virat Kohli in tears as RCB lift maiden title after 18 years — ‘The dream moment for the GOAT,' say fans
In the IPL 2025 final held in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinched their first-ever Indian Premier League title by defeating Punjab Kings by six runs. After nearly two decades of heartbreak, RCB fans finally witnessed their team lift the trophy, with emotions pouring from players and supporters alike. RCB bowlers seal a tight win Punjab Kings were set a target of 191 and despite a few promising moments, their batting unit collapsed under pressure. Only Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, and Josh Inglis managed to put up some resistance. Shashank Singh fought a lone battle as wickets kept falling around him. RCB's bowlers, consistent throughout the match, tightened their grip in the final overs to ensure a narrow yet historic win. Kohli and Mayank steady after early blow Batting first, RCB lost Phil Salt early for just 16 runs when the score was 18. However, Mayank Agarwal and Virat Kohli helped rebuild the innings. Agarwal contributed 24 runs before being dismissed by Yuzvendra Chahal with the team's score at 56. Kohli's steady 43 helped RCB reach a competitive total of 190, which ultimately proved just enough. Social media erupts over Virat Kohli's emotional moment While RCB's maiden win was the big news, what truly caught the attention of social media users was Virat Kohli's emotional reaction. One user wrote, 'Raw emotions of Virat Kohli. It's more than just cricket. Emotion. Faith. And today, it's victory.' Another post read, 'VIRAT KOHLI IN TEARS - THE DREAM MOMENT FOR THE GOAT.' Fans couldn't stop chanting 'RCB RCB EMOTIONAL VIRAT KOHLI Congratulations RCB - Ee sala cup namde.' RCB RCB EMOTIONAL VIRAT KOHLI 🥹Congratulations RCB - Ee sala cup namde ♥️#RCBvsPBKS | #IPLFinals | #ViratKohli A widely shared image of Kohli hugging his wife Anushka Sharma was also captioned with, 'VIRAT KOHLI HUGGING ANUSHKA SHARMA & HE GOT EMOTIONAL.' VIRAT KOHLI HUGGING ANUSHKA SHARMA & HE GOT EMOTIONAL. ❤️ The emotional depth of the moment, after 18 years of near misses, connected deeply with RCB supporters and cricket fans worldwide. RCB's long-awaited victory and Virat Kohli's raw emotions made the IPL 2025 final unforgettable — both on the field and online. To stay updated on the stories that are going viral follow Indiatimes Trending.
