NEW DELHI: The emotions were unmistakable the moment the final ball was bowled and Royal Challengers Bengaluru sealed their historic win. Virat Kohli collapsed to the ground, overwhelmed with emotion. Moments later, he was wrapped in a tight, tearful embrace—first by his wife, Anushka Sharma. RCB had just defeated Punjab Kings to claim their maiden IPL title.After breaking down on the field, Virat ran straight to Anushka, hugging her tightly as tears streamed down his face.
Kohli later took to Instagram to share a heartfelt message.“I’ve seen it for 18 years and she’s seen it for 11. Suffered the same moments since 2014 and celebrated every close win and the madness of our supporters at the Chinnaswamy. We’re both equally relieved and since she’s a Bangalore girl too this is far more special for her. Together all the way through @anushkasharma,” Kohli wrote.After 18 seasons filled with heartbreaks, near misses, and unwavering belief, RCB finally etched their name in IPL history, clinching their maiden Indian Premier League title. The franchise edged out Punjab Kings by six runs in a thrilling IPL 2025 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium, sending fans into wild celebration—and leaving Virat Kohli in tears.
