Virat kohli with ipl trophy: After 267 matches and near-misses galore

After 267 matches and near-misses galore, Virat Kohli finally has his IPL title. But with retirement from Tests and T20Is, and 2027 looming, can he script a final flourish in ODIs — or will this ... After 18 years of devotion, Virat Kohli finally lifts his first IPL trophy with Royal Challengers Bengaluru in an emotional 2025 finale, marking a historic moment for both player and franchise. Ahmedabad: Royal Challengers Bengaluru lifted ‘ Virat ’ IPL 2025 trophy and ended 18 years of drought. In the final of Indian Premier League RCB defeated Punjab Kings by 6 runs at Narendra Modi Stadium. Virat Kohli lifted his first-ever IPL trophy after a long wait of 18 years as they defeated Punjab Kings by runs in the final of the Indian Premier League 2025