Virat Kohli Wins IPL Trophy In His 18th Season

18th Season, Jersey Number 18, and 18-Year Wait Ends

Virat Kohli played his 18th IPL year in jersey number 18. The number has remained attached to him since then. It took Kohli 18 years of hard work to win the IPL title. He remained patient amidst criticism and disappointment and ultimately achieved his goal. This victory completed both his dream and the desires of millions of fans.

Kohli and RCB: A Long Partnership

Kohli has been the face of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) all along. His face made RCB a brand name. He is the only player who has remained with the team since the start. He captained RCB for many years and provided many nostalgic victories, but never a title—until now. Seeing younger players lift the cup would once disappoint him. This season, he remained positive and determined. He began well and contributed to the team's win. Lastly, he picked up the trophy.

Regular Run-Scorer and Record Holder

Virat Kohli is one of the most regular players in the history of IPL. Irrespective of team performances, he continued scoring runs each season. He has appeared in 267 games and has scored 8,661 runs, a record in the tournament's history. In this season alone, he scored 657 runs in 15 games. He is third among the highest run-scorers this year. He modified his game according to the needs of the team. Although his strike rate was slower in the last match, it benefited the team. He hit eight half-centuries this year, more than any individual. His highest score this year was 73 not out.

Emotional Win After Long Wait

Post the match, Kohli was found emotional and on his knees on the ground. It was a culmination of years of anticipation. The fans were moved to find him in this condition, primarily because he is normally aggressive on the ground. This display of emotion revealed how much the victory meant to him.

Number 18 and Special Date

The number 18 follows Kohli everywhere. The match was played on the 3rd of June, 2025. The sum of the numbers in the date (03-06-2025) is 18. There are reasons to believe that this season was meant for him. The victory was timely.

Career Milestone Completed

Kohli has won numerous milestones in international cricket. Now, with this IPL trophy, he has completed the last gap in his career. His career now seems to have reached its fulfillment point. The RCB fans are enjoying this historic win with immense happiness.