The most emotional and historic final match of IPL history was played today at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, where Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) defeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 6 runs to win the IPL trophy for the first time.
18 years of wait, Virat Kohli’s eyes filled with tears
The most emotional moment after this victory was when Virat Kohli understood that he has won the trophy and he had tears in his eyes. Virat, who has been a part of RCB since 2008, had sweated for this one dream for 18 years and today that dream has come true.
It was a cinematic moment for the audience present in the stadium as well as crores of fans. Kohli’s emotional reaction has touched everyone’s heart.
What happened in the match
RCB batted first and scored 190/9 in 20 overs, Virat Kohli scored the highest 43 runs (35 balls). PBKS team could only reach 184/8, and lost the match by 6 runs.
As soon as RCB won, celebrations started in the stadium for RCB, this is not just a trophy, but the fulfilment of the hopes of a generation.
18 years of drought had ended, Virat Kohli got the reward for his hard work, crores of fans got a chance to celebrate this victory, IPL history got a new champion
Today is not just the day of RCB or Kohli, but of every cricket fan who kept hope. This final of IPL 2025 proved once again “The one who works hard with a true heart, his dream definitely comes true one day.”