US Edition
Virat Kohli Explains Why Winning IPL Title with Chris Gayle, AB De Villiers in Stadium Felt ’10 Times More Special’
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Punjab Kings by six runs to win the IPL 2025 final on June 3 at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
- The victory ended an 18-year title drought marked by three previous final losses in 2009, 2011, and 2016 despite Virat Kohli's 18 years with the team.
- Rajat Patidar, leading Royal Challengers Bengaluru for the first time this season, guided the team to their inaugural IPL championship in the presence of two of the franchise’s legendary former players.
- Kohli called the win emotional and said, "This time this cup is ours," highlighting de Villiers' tremendous contributions and their shared bond over many years.
- The triumph suggests a significant moment for the franchise, ending a long jinx and bringing joy to players and fans alike while honoring Kohli’s legacy.
13 Articles
13 Articles
Virat Kohli explains why winning IPL title with Chris Gayle, AB de Villiers in stadium felt ’10 times more special’
Kohli also added: "We were such a good team and we had that explosiveness in our team but we could never cross the line and all of us have that hurt because we gave our prime years to this franchise."
Rajat Patidar reveals RCB wants to win IPL title for Virat Kohli ahead of final
Royal Challengers Bengaluru are all set to take on Punjab Kings in the final of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2025. Both sides will lock horns at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on June 3 for a shot at the title. It is worth noting that the upcoming final will be Bengaluru’s fourth. This will also be their very first IPL title in nine years; they last played the summit clash of the tournament in 2016, where they lost the title t…
“They deserve it as much as I do” – Virat Kohli on AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle after RCB’s IPL 2025 Victory
Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle with the IPL Trophy (PC: RCB) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have done it! Virat Kohli has done it! Finally, after 18 years, RCB have bagged their maiden IPL title by defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the IPL 2025 Final in Ahmedabad. After securing the win, Kohli was emotional, with tears in his eyes, and players and fans went absolutely berserk. But two former RCB players were also there on the side…
'I think he has given a lot of years to RCB...': Rajat Patidar pledges to give his best to win the IPL trophy for Virat Kohli
Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar acknowledged Virat Kohli’s contributions to the team over the years and stated that they will strive to deliver their best performance in Tuesday’s IPL final against the Punjab Kings to help Kohli finally win the coveted trophy. “Of course. I think he has given a lot of years to RCB and the international side also. We will try to do our best in the game,” Patidar told media on Monday during his p…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Left, 50% of the sources lean Right
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
