In Ahmedabad on Tuesday night, with Virat Kohli leading the charge, Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally won their first IPL championship after seventeen seasons of trying. The veteran batter, who has been the face of the franchise since its early years, was unable to contain his delight after RCB defeated the Punjab Kings by six runs in a thrilling conclusion. Even before the triumph, tears could be seen rolling down Kohli's face during the last over, when RCB's victory in the championship was mathematically established.

After the game, Matthew Hayden spoke with him about the victory and his future with the RCB. Since the tournament's beginning, he has been the only player to have played for only one franchise, and Kohli stated that he wants to "give everything on the field" for RCB up until his very last game, regardless of when that may be. Interestingly, Kohli also made a scathing remark on the "Impact Player" rule, saying that he cannot fathom being one.

"I only have a few years to participate in this game, sadly. Therefore, as you are aware, our careers have an end date. And I want to be able to sit at home and say that I gave it all I had when I take off my boots. Therefore, I seek out methods to get better. I'm not able to play as an impact player. My goal is to make a difference in the field by bowling twenty overs. I've been that kind of player. And with that viewpoint and skill, God has blessed me. After that, you discover new methods to support the squad,” Kohli stated during the post-game presentation.

In a bizarre twist, Rohit Sharma, one of the IPL's top players and the league's second-highest run-scorer, has primarily been utilized as an Impact Player throughout the 2025 season. During the season, Rohit seldom took the field for MI, spending most of his time in the dugout observing the team's fielding innings.

The two were quickly linked by the supporters.

Kohli on RCB

The franchise also received the same resounding endorsement from the RCB legend. Following the victory, several players, notably captain Rajat Patidar and vice-captain Jitesh Sharma, said that they hoped to win the trophy in Kohli's honor.

To be fair, this group of players and this management have been exceptional. They have the perfect kind of athletes, match winners, and individuals who embrace the sport. At the auction, many people expressed doubts about our strategy. On the second day, though, we were content with what we had. Additionally, Kohli stated that we were quite sure of the power of this group.

I'd like to give a big shout-out to this group. It wouldn't have been conceivable without every member of the team, the starting XI, the administration supporting the players, and keeping us upbeat when things were difficult. Therefore, it belongs to everyone. I don't want to be here discussing myself. About me, there is already a great deal of talk. This victory belongs to Bangalore. And it applies to everyone involved, including the players, the families, and the entire administration," he said in conclusion.

Kohli (43), Patidar, Jitesh, and Livingstone all contributed to RCB's 190/9 score earlier in the game. Despite Shashank Singh's scorching final over, PBKS came up just short, losing by six runs.

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