The final match of IPL 2025 became historic for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). After a long wait of 17 years, Virat Kohli’s team finally captured the IPL trophy for the first time. In the final, RCB defeated Punjab Kings by 6 runs in a thrilling match.
As soon as the match was over, there was a flood of emotions on the field. Virat Kohli could not handle himself after the victory and started crying bitterly. The tears from his eyes were not taking the name of stopping. Fellow players were seen hugging them.
Ricky Ponting told the reason for Kohli’s sentimentality
Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting reacted at the press conference at the emotional moment of Virat Kohli, saying,
“His eyes were moist in the last over. When he won, he was completely broken. Everyone could see how special this trophy was for him. Along with Kohli, the reaction of the rest of the players was giving the importance of this victory.”
The thrill of the match
RCB, batting first, scored 190 runs for 9 wickets in 20 overs. Virat Kohli scored the crucial 43 runs, while captain Rajat Patidar added 26 runs. In response, the Punjab team could score 184 runs after losing 7 wickets and lost by 6 runs.
Virat Kohli’s statement
After the match, Virat Kohli said,
“This is the best moment of my career. I had seen the dream of this trophy for years. Every player of the team has worked hard for this moment.”
This victory of RCB not only gave a trophy, but also realized the years old dreams of their fans.
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