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The wait is finally over. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) scripted history on June 3 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad as they clinched their first-ever Indian Premier League (IPL) title, defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) by six runs in a thrilling final. The long journey spanning 18 years, filled with heartbreaks and near-misses, was finally rewarded with silverware—sending fans, players, and legends of the game into euphoric celebration.
Emotional reunion: Virat Kohli Welcomes AB de Villiers to RCB change room
In the midst of the jubilant scenes, Virat Kohli shared a touching moment with his long-time friend and RCB legend, AB de Villiers. As soon as the final concluded, Kohli rushed over to embrace De Villiers, who was present in the stadium to witness the historic moment. The two were visibly emotional, soaking in the long-awaited victory together.
But the celebrations didn’t stop there. In a heartwarming gesture, Kohli took De Villiers—dressed in RCB colours—into the RCB dressing room, a place the South African maestro once called home during his illustrious IPL career. A video shared by RCB captured the moment, with Kohli smiling ear to ear as he led his friend into the space where countless memories were made over the years.
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Kohli reflects on emotional triumph and team’s collective effort
Kohli, overwhelmed with emotion after RCB’s maiden IPL title win, admitted that the full impact of the historic moment would truly sink in once the team reached Bengaluru to celebrate with their loyal fans. He expressed a sense of relief and pride, crediting the team’s success to a collective effort where different players rose to the occasion at crucial moments, showcasing the unity and resilience that defined their championship journey.
“Very difficult to explain, man. I think I am going to feel the real side of it when we get to Bengaluru tomorrow, and celebrate it with the city and the fans who have stood with us through thick and thin. So I am just relieved. Full bunch of match winners. People stepping up at different stages and putting their hands up to get the job done for the team,” said Kohli.
Here’s the video:
“I’m going to feel the real side of it when we get to Bengaluru tomorrow and celebrate this with the city” – Virat Kohli ❤️🙌
King Kohli walks into the dressing room with ABD, talks about Rajat’s leadership, Jitesh’s smartness, and the team coming together to achieve this… pic.twitter.com/aqLY7LHvvE
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) June 4, 2025
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