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Ajay, Ranveer, Kartik & Other Celebs Hail Virat Kohli & RCB's Big IPL Win After 18 Years

MENSXP | June 4, 2025 8:39 PM CST

The Indian Premiere League aka IPL began in 2008 and it’s after 18 years that Virat Kohli and his team Royal Challengers Bengaluru have won the coveted trophy in 2025.

The IPL 2025 final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings saw Virat Kohli scoring 43 on 35 balls and RCB eventually setting a target of 191 runs in 20 overs.

In response, PBKS had a good start but eventually fell short of winning the trophy by six runs. As soon as RCB won the IPL trophy, Virat Kohli was seen breaking down in tears as this was the wait of 18 years.

A number of Bollywood celebs have now hailed Virat Kohli and congratulated RCB on the win.

Reacting to the victory, Ajay Devgn wrote, “Been watching and cheering for years....finally RCB has made history. Congratulations @imVkohli and the entire team @RCBTweets”.

Suniel Shetty shared a clip of Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma’s emotional moment after the win as he wrote, “18 years. Countless runs. Infinite belief. And… destiny finally wore Red. VIRAT KOHLI — the man who gave IPL its fiercest roar — finally lifts the trophy he’s chased with heart, fire and soul. This isn’t just a win. It’s a love story sealed with glory”.

Kartik Aaryan wrote, “Finally Jersey No 18 After 18 Years Congratulations GOAT Virat Kohli”.

Ranveer Singh posted, “One Club Player Virat Kohli”.

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.”

Vicky Kaushal posted, “To the man who's given everything to the sport...this was long due! @virat.kohli #18.”

Allu Arjun shared a clip of his son who’s is a die hard Virat Kohli fan and wrote, “Ee sala cup namde! Historic win. RCB. Congratulations.”

Check out some of the posts below:

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

18 years. Countless runs. Infinite belief.
And… destiny finally wore Red.

VIRAT KOHLI — the man who gave IPL its fiercest roar — finally lifts the trophy he’s chased with heart, fire and soul.

This isn’t just a win.
It’s a love story sealed with glory@imVkohli… pic.twitter.com/vtOtiS9lxR
— Suniel Shetty (@SunielVShetty) June 4, 2025

For 18 years, the crimson faithful yearned, the red and gold burned bright with hope. Tonight, that flame ignited into a blazing triumph, etching a new chapter in cricketing lore. The long wait is over, the impossible dream is now a glorious reality!

This monumental victory… pic.twitter.com/tVSp8RY0Ma
— Vivek Anand Oberoi (@vivekoberoi) June 4, 2025

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Virat Kohli is one of the few players who has been with a single team since the inception of the Indian Premier League.