Virat Kohli Won IPL Trophy After 18 Years:
It was a dream come true for Virat Kohli to win the IPL trophy after 18 years.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won their first Indian Premier League title in 2025, 18 years after Virat Kohli had been trying to win the trophy. RCB beat Punjab Kings by six runs in a thrilling final on June 3, 2025, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. This was their most important win.
Finally, the long-awaited victory!
Since the first IPL game in 2008, RCB has made it to the finals three times, but has lost all three times. Since the beginning, Kohli has been with RCB. He was overjoyed and relieved when the team finally won the trophy, ending an 18-year title drought.
Virat Kohli’s Great Performance
Virat Kohli was very important to RCB’s success in 2025. He scored 614 runs at an average of 55.82 and a strike rate of 146.53. It was because of his consistent play that the top order was stable, which led to the team’s wins.
Feeling Happy Celebrations
Virat Kohli felt emotional after the win, which was also a big step forward for his career. He was seen crying tears of happiness as he hugged his wife Anushka Sharma, who was thrilled about the event. Fans and teammates joined the celebrations, which marked the end of a long and hard road to the top.
The big battle is over.
RCB set a goal of 191 runs for the last game. Even though Punjab Kings put in a great effort, RCB’s bowlers held strong and secured a six-run win. Josh Hazlewood was the best bowler; he took important wickets that stopped Punjab’s chase.
RCB Won IPL Trophy After 18 Long Years
The win makes Kohli even more famous as one of the greats of the game. His unwavering dedication to RCB and his never-ending drive for excellence have led to this historic achievement, which has inspired cricket fans and players-to-be all over the world.
Check full list of IPL winners from 2008 to 2025, runners-up and their captains
| Season | Winner | Captain (Winner) | Runner-up | Captain (Runner-up) | Final Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | RCB | Rajat Patidar | PBKS | Shreyas Iyer | Ahmedabad |
| 2024 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Shreyas Iyer | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Pat Cummins | Chennai |
| 2023 | Chennai Super Kings | MS Dhoni | Gujarat Titans | Hardik Pandya | Ahmedabad |
| 2022 | Gujarat Titans | Hardik Pandya | Rajasthan Royals | Sanju Samson | Ahmedabad |
| 2021 | Chennai Super Kings | MS Dhoni | Kolkata Knight Riders | Eoin Morgan | Dubai (UAE) |
| 2020 | Mumbai Indians | Rohit Sharma | Delhi Capitals | Shreyas Iyer | Dubai (UAE) |
| 2019 | Mumbai Indians | Rohit Sharma | Chennai Super Kings | MS Dhoni | Hyderabad |
| 2018 | Chennai Super Kings | MS Dhoni | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kane Williamson | Mumbai (Wankhede) |
| 2017 | Mumbai Indians | Rohit Sharma | Rising Pune Supergiant | Steve Smith | Hyderabad |
| 2016 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | David Warner | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Virat Kohli | Bengaluru |
| 2015 | Mumbai Indians | Rohit Sharma | Chennai Super Kings | MS Dhoni | Kolkata |
| 2014 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Gautam Gambhir | Kings XI Punjab | George Bailey | Bengaluru |
| 2013 | Mumbai Indians | Rohit Sharma | Chennai Super Kings | MS Dhoni | Kolkata (Eden Gardens) |
| 2012 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Gautam Gambhir | Chennai Super Kings | MS Dhoni | Chennai |
| 2011 | Chennai Super Kings | MS Dhoni | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Daniel Vettori | Chennai |
| 2010 | Chennai Super Kings | MS Dhoni | Mumbai Indians | Sachin Tendulkar | Mumbai (DY Patil) |
| 2009 | Deccan Chargers | Adam Gilchrist | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Anil Kumble | Johannesburg (SA) |
| 2008 | Rajasthan Royals | Shane Warne | Chennai Super Kings | MS Dhoni | Mumbai (DY Patil) |
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