IPL 2025: Kohli & RCB Win First Title | Results & Highlights
- After 267 matches and a 16-year wait, Virat Kohli has finally lifted the IPL trophy, marking a significant milestone in his illustrious career with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).
- Kohli's journey to this victory includes amassing 8,661 runs at an average of 39.54, including eight centuries and 63 half-centuries.Despite strong individual performances,Kohli experienced defeat in three previous...
- Kohli has maintained strong form in recent years, averaging over 50 in the past three seasons, including 54.75 in the current campaign.
Virat Kohli and RCB have clinched their first-ever IPL title! After 16 long years, this victory is a monumental achievement for Kohli, who has consistently delivered with 8,661 runs, averaging 39.54. This triumph signifies a pivotal moment for the Royal challengers Bangalore, led by coach Andy Flower, who orchestrated their successful 2024 season. News Directory 3 is thrilled to share this historic update. The squad,including Salt,Livingstone,and Bethell,played a key role,securing the win after overcoming previous final losses. What does this mean for Kohli’s legacy and RCB’s future in the world of cricket? Discover what’s next.
Kohli Claims First IPL Trophy with RCB After Stellar Career
Updated June 03, 2025
After 267 matches and a 16-year wait, Virat Kohli has finally lifted the IPL trophy, marking a significant milestone in his illustrious career with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). The veteran cricketer, who played his first IPL game in April 2008, has been a cornerstone of the franchise.
Kohli’s journey to this victory includes amassing 8,661 runs at an average of 39.54, including eight centuries and 63 half-centuries.Despite strong individual performances,Kohli experienced defeat in three previous final appearances in 2009,2011 and 2016. He also captained the franchise from 2013 to 2021.
Kohli has maintained strong form in recent years, averaging over 50 in the past three seasons, including 54.75 in the current campaign. His perseverance has finally paid off with this IPL title.
The title also marks another achievement for coach Andy Flower, who took over RCB for the 2024 edition. Flower previously coached RCB to fourth place in his first season, losing in the eliminator match, before securing second place this year.
Flower’s side progressed to the final after beating Kings in the first qualifier match.
england internationals Phil Salt, Liam Livingstone, and Jacob Bethell also celebrated the victory, receiving winners’ medals. Salt and Livingstone made crucial catches in the final. Bethell, who played two matches in his first IPL season, was on international duty for England during the game.
Livingstone, 31, secured consecutive IPL titles, having won with Kolkata Knight Riders the previous year. This victory marks the first IPL title for both Salt and Bethell.
What’s next
With the IPL trophy secured, Kohli is expected to continue his strong form in future tournaments, while coach Flower aims to build on this success and lead RCB to further victories in upcoming seasons.