Delhi: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) made history by defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Tuesday to win the IPL 2025 title. After waiting for 18 years, Bengaluru won the IPL Trophy for the first time. Although this victory was the result of the hard work of the entire team, but everyone’s eyes were on India’s legendary player Virat Kohli. His wife and actress Anushka Sharma was also present in the stadium and was increasing the enthusiasm of Virat and RCB throughout the match.
Virat-Anushka became emotional
As soon as RCB won the match on the last ball, Virat sat down on the field and covered his face with his hands. Anushka, who was sitting in the stand, did something similar and covered her face with her hands to hide her feelings. But, then Anushka jumped in happiness and embraced other RCB fans sitting in the private box.
A few minutes later, Anushka was seen standing on the boundary line near the ground and was still cheering RCB. Virat came straight to him running and hugged. Virat had tears in his eyes and Anushka also became very emotional. He hugged Virat and congratulated him and made his special moment even more memorable.
RCB Finally Lifts The IPL Trophy 🏆
And Virat Runs Straight into the Arms of Anushka.
A moment. A legacy. A love story. #RCB #IPL2025 pic.twitter.com/t0cy1yor4u– kay (@kaminik04071451) June 3, 2025
RCB won the trophy for the first time in 18 years
The final match was very exciting. RCB avenged his years of struggle and defeat in this match and registered a strong victory. However, RCB’s score was 190/9 in which Virat Kohli scored 43 runs in 35 balls. This score was not very big, but their bowlers performed well and kept pressure on Punjab Kings.
Punjab Kings needed 29 runs in the last over. Then Josh Hazlewood almost confirmed the victory of RCB by putting second consecutive dot ball. Shashank Singh of PBKS scored 61 runs (3 fours and 6 sixes) in 30 balls, but his effort was not enough to win. Punjab scored 184 runs for 7 wickets in 20 overs.
With this victory, Virat Kohli fulfilled his dream and created history by winning the first title for RCB in IPL.
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