Virat Kohli finally lifted the Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy after waiting 18 long years. The 36-year-old cricketer played a key role in helping Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) win the 2025 IPL final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
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Kohli scored a steady 43 runs off 35 balls, helping his team reach a total of 190 runs. In a close match, RCB won by just 6 runs. As the final ended, Kohli couldn’t hold back his emotions — he fell to his knees, covered his face, and cried tears of joy.
After the win, Kohli celebrated with his wife Anushka Sharma and later proudly lifted the trophy in front of fans. He also shared an emotional message on Instagram, reflecting on the season and how special this victory was.
Photos of Kohli’s mother, Saroj Kohli, smiling and emotional after the win went viral on social media. The heartwarming pictures were shared by Kohli’s sister, Bhawna Kohli, and his brother, Vikas Kohli. The family’s joy was clearly visible as they celebrated together.
Bhawna also shared a touching message on Instagram. She wrote about how the victory made them laugh and cry and how the long wait was finally over. She thanked God and the millions of fans who stood by RCB throughout the years, calling it a win for everyone.
