Virat Kohli Reflects on RCB's Historic IPL Win

Virat Kohli, the captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore, spoke to the broadcasters about his team's historic IPL title win in 2025. Here are his thoughts on the victory:

This win is as much for the fans as it is for the team. It's been 18 long years, and I've given everything I have to this team. Finally having won the IPL, it's an amazing feeling.

I never thought this day would come. I was overcome with emotion as soon as the last ball was bowled in. It means so much to me.

AB de Villiers' Impact

AB de Villiers has been a tremendous asset to this franchise. I told him before the game that this win is as much his as it is ours. He deserves to be on that podium with us lifting the trophy tonight.

Ranking the Title Win

This title win ranks right up there for me. I've given everything for the last 18 years, and this is far more special than winning it with anyone else. My heart is with Bangalore, and this is the team I'll play for till the last day I play the IPL.

Energy and Motivation

I have an opportunity to play this game for not many years, so I want to give it everything I have. I look for ways to improve and make an impact in the field. This win is for Bangalore, and it's for each and every one of the players, families, and management.

Test Cricket

This moment is right up there with the best moments I've had in my career, but it still marks five levels under Test Cricket. I value Test Cricket and urge youngsters to treat it with respect. If you perform in Test Cricket, you'll be respected worldwide.