Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally won an IPL title as they defeated Punjab Kings in the final at Ahmedabad. It was an emotional moment for the RCB players and their supporters who were present at the ground. The players were emotional as they had tears in their eyes after the last ball was bowled.
Virat Kohli In Tears As RCB Lift First-Ever IPL Title

Among all the players, Virat Kohli was visibly the most emotional. Kohli, who is highly aggressive on the ground, went on his knees after the last ball and started crying. The Virat Kohli crying video went highly viral on the internet as his fans went emotional. The celebrations started in the RCB camp as soon as their victory was confirmed.
Virat Kohli Crying After RCB Defeat PBKS in IPL 2025 Final
Virat Kohli was at the forefront of the celebrations. It was a surreal moment for Kohli, who became the IPL champion for the first time. Kohli was clearly emotional after this victory and had tears in his eyes. The RCB players celebrated around Kohli as they rushed towards him to congratulate him. It was a moment to remember for everyone present at the ground. Here is an image of Virat Kohli crying after the match:
As soon as the first two balls of the last over were bowled, RCB's victory was almost confirmed. During that moment, the video of Virat Kohli in tears could be visible as he started sensing RCB's historic win in the IPL. The crowd at Ahmedabad started chanting his name. At last, Kohli became an IPL champion in 18 years.
Virat Kohli's Excellent Season
Kohli finished the season with 657 runs in 15 matches at an average of 54.75. The 36-year-old showed his prowess with the bat and was highly consistent throughout the season. He emerged as the third-highest run-scorer of the season. Kohli also finished as RCB's highest run-getter of the IPL 2025 season.
Not only did Kohli score runs consistently, but he also got them at an excellent strike rate. His knocks propelled RCB to the playoffs, and he went on to make crucial runs in the final as well. Despite struggling in the final, Kohli struck 43 off 35 balls and was dismissed by Azmatullah Omarzai. He continued his form from the last season, where he won the Orange Cap.
RCB Lift Maiden IPL Title
It was a moment to remember for all the RCB fans as they lifted their first IPL title. They had to wait for 18 years to relive this moment, and the happiness could be visible through their eyes and emotions. In the final, Punjab Kings won the toss and decided to field first. RCB scored 190-9 with contributions from Kohli, Patidar, Livingstone, and Jitesh Sharma. Arshdeep Singh and Kyle Jamieson picked up three wickets each.
In reply, Punjab Kings were restricted to 184-7 as they eventually fell six runs short. Punjab batters tried their best, but the target of 191 proved to be just too much for them. Adding the pressure of playing the final to it, it got even tougher for PBKS. The young openers Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh got starts but couldn't convert them into big ones.
Josh Inglis smashed a fiery 39 off just 23 balls while Shashank Singh struck an unbeaten 61 off just 30 deliveries. RCB's bowlers were collectively excellent and didn't allow the opposition to get in front at any stage. In the end, RCB held their nerves to clinch their maiden IPL trophy. This historic win brought a player like Virat Kohli in tears.
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