SAT: Virat Kohli breaks down in tears while RCB ends 18-year-old drought to raise an IPL trophy

In what will fall as one of the most glorious nights in IPL history, Royal Challengers Bengalur (RCB) held their nerve to beat Punjab Kings (PBKS) up to 6 running And for the first time, lift the wounded IPL trophy. In the final, played at the crowded Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad, RCB became competitive in 190/9 in its 20 additives, thanks to Vital Kucs from their middle row. In response, PBKS fought strongly, but were limited to 184/7, they fell painfully short despite the bold last effort. This is the end of the 18-year waiting franchise with headquarters in Bengalur, which previously reached the finals in 2009, 2011 and 2016, but failed to cross the final obstacle now.

Virat kohli flooded with emotions after a long glory

As soon as the winning moment arrived – six which meant little results, but marked the official end of the competition –Virat Kohli He collapsed to the ground in tears. The emotion was raw, unfiltered and impossible to miss. After 18 seasons of effort, heart and ruthless criticisms for not winning the IPL, Kohli finally had a moment. He cried – with joy, relief and redemption – while his teammates rushed to embrace him.

A moment later, he stood up, looked toward the stands and approached his wife, actress Bollywood Anushka Sharma. In a heart scene that melted fans around the world, Kohli wrapped it in a long, emotional hug – both visibly moved on. Anushka, who stood beside him through the tall and downs of her cricket, was seen clapping and wiping her own tears.

While the team celebrated with the trophy, Kohli remained in the center of everything. With the number 18 on the back, at the age of 18 in RCB, the stars stored themselves. He later looked up at the sky, his eyes still moist, as if thanking the universe. The scenes were cinema, responsible for a man whose path of the cricket was nothing legendary.

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Tears all say 🥹

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Lifetime memory for RCB fans around the world

For every RCB fan who has withstanding cardiac memes, memes and almost misses in the last 17 years, this moment is purely redemption. From Bengalur to Bellary, Mysur to Mangalore, singing “Ee Saala Cup Namde” has finally become a reality. The infamous curse of the IPL trophy has been erected – and the sigh of relief from the red and gold believers is almost kept in the crisner world.

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