It finally happened. After years of trying, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have won their first-ever IPL title. And fittingly, it came under the watch of Virat Kohli — the man who has given everything to the team, year after year.
The final match was no walk in the park. Punjab Kings fought hard, and for a while, it looked like another heartbreak was coming for Bengaluru. But not this time. This time, things were different.
Punjab set a competitive target. They started strong, but the RCB bowlers did well to pull things back. Siraj struck early, and Karn Sharma’s tight spell in the middle overs slowed things down just enough. Punjab finished with a decent total, but not an unchaseable one.
When RCB came out to bat, there was a different kind of energy. Kohli looked focused from the first ball. He wasn’t going for big shots, just playing smart cricket. Du Plessis supported well, and then came Glenn Maxwell, whose quick-fire 30 made a big difference.
The chase wasn’t without nerves. A couple of wickets fell in the middle, and the crowd got quiet for a moment. But Dinesh Karthik came in and played like a pro — calm, composed, and mature. He guided the team to victory with a few clever shots and a cool head.
As soon as the winning run was scored, the stadium exploded. Red flags waving, fans crying, players hugging — it was an outpouring of emotion. And in the middle of it all was Kohli, looking up at the sky, finally at peace.
This win wasn’t just about one game. It was about years of pain, missed chances, and endless trolling. But also about loyalty. The kind RCB fans have shown, season after season.
Kohli didn’t have the captain’s armband, but his presence was felt. You could see it in the way the team carried themselves. Confident, hungry, united. This was his team, even if not on paper.
Social media went wild. #RCBChampion trended within minutes. Old tweets about RCB’s bad luck came back, now reshared with pride. Even rival fans couldn’t help but admire the win.
And now, the trophy sits where many believed it never would — in Bengaluru’s hands.
