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As the final ball was bowled at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, a decade-and-a-half’s worth of heartbreak, memes, prayers, and undying hope finally gave way to tears — joyous, uncontrollable, cathartic tears. Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the IPL’s most passionately followed and painfully jinxed franchise, are finally champions.
And it was more than just a win — it was an emotional exhale 17 seasons in the making. Under the unassuming captaincy of Rajat Patidar, a new chapter has been written. But in every frame of celebration, in every cheer from the stands, and every teardrop shed by a loyal fan, one name echoed louder than the rest.
Virat Kohli!
The End of a Wait, the Continuation of a Legacy
This was not just Bengaluru's night. It was his night too.
For 18 years, through good and bad times and everything in between, Virat Kohli remained the unwavering heartbeat of RCB. While a plethora of players came and departed, trophies eluded, and criticism mounted, Kohli remained steady with the franchise. He wore the RCB badge not just on his chest, but in his soul.
He captained the team for almost a decade, walked out to bat when others crumbled, and stood tall even when the world mocked RCB’s empty trophy cabinet with a lollypop. He carried the weight of a franchise, a city, and millions of fans on his shoulders without flinching and fleeing. And though he wasn’t the captain this time, his presence played a crucial role in the triumph.
As Rajat Patidar lifted the trophy, the first person he ran to was Kohli. That hug — tight, tearful, trembling — said more than words ever could. It wasn’t just the passing of a baton; it was the acknowledgment of a legacy that has been finally rewarded.
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A Victory Etched in Emotion
RCB’s triumph over Punjab Kings was comprehensive, but its meaning stretched far beyond the scoreboard. Patidar’s composed leadership, a collective team effort, and a sense of destiny all came together. Virat Kohli, Krunal Pandya, Josh Hazlewood, Phil Salt — everyone played their part. Hazlewood left WTC preparations for RCB and Phil Salt left his newborn to feature in the iconic final in Ahmedabad. But at its core, this win was a tribute.
To the man who redefined loyalty in an era of changing jerseys.
To the icon who stayed when he had every reason to leave.
To Virat Kohli — the heart and soul of RCB.
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More Than Just a Trophy
This was for all the fans who believed when it was hard to. For the kids who grew up watching Kohli roar in red and gold. For the old guard, for the new stars, and for the man who gave 18 summers of his life to a dream that finally came true.
Rajat Patidar may have lifted the trophy, but in every sense, it was Kohli’s moment too.
In 2025, RCB didn’t just win a title.
They fulfilled a promise.
They honoured loyalty.
They made history.
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