IN PHOTOS: Virat Kohli`s 18-year-long wait to clinch IPL title comes to an end

Updated On: 27 December, 2025 06:33 PM IST | Sujay Shivalkar

Here is how Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) veteran Virat Kohli ended his 18-year-long wait to lift the Indian Premier League (IPL) title (Pic: File Pic)

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Here is how Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) veteran Virat Kohli ended his 18-year-long wait to lift the Indian Premier League (IPL) title (Pic: File Pic)

<p>Since the inception of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Virat Kohli is the only player who has represented just one franchise in the history of the tournament</p>

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Since the inception of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Virat Kohli is the only player who has represented just one franchise in the history of the tournament

<p>Since then, Kohli has waited for 18 years to lay his hand on the elusive showpiece. He also suffered defeats in the 2009, 2011, and 2016 editions of the cash-rich league</p>

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Since then, Kohli has waited for 18 years to lay his hand on the elusive showpiece. He also suffered defeats in the 2009, 2011, and 2016 editions of the cash-rich league

<p>In the IPL 2025 final against Punjab Kings (PBKS), RCB, under the captaincy of Rajat Patidar, won the clash by six runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad</p>

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In the IPL 2025 final against Punjab Kings (PBKS), RCB, under the captaincy of Rajat Patidar, won the clash by six runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad

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Kohli emerged as the top scorer for the side. Facing 35 deliveries, the right-hander garnered 43 runs, which were laced with three boundaries

<p>After clinching the title, the 37-year-old cricketer was seen in tears. Along with him, former RCB players Chris Gayle and AB de Villiers were also seen enjoying the historic win with the players</p>

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After clinching the title, the 37-year-old cricketer was seen in tears. Along with him, former RCB players Chris Gayle and AB de Villiers were also seen enjoying the historic win with the players

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