New Delhi, May 16 -- Star batter Virat Kohli opened up on the emotional moment when Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally ended their 18-year wait for an Indian Premier League (IPL) title, saying the feeling of winning the trophy after years of heartbreak was far more special than it would have been in the franchise's early years.

RCB lifted their maiden IPL crown in 2025 after defeating Punjab Kings in the final, ending years of disappointment and near misses for one of the league's most followed franchises. Kohli, who has represented the Bengaluru franchise since the inaugural IPL season in 2008, was visibly emotional after the historic triumph.

Speaking on the RCB Podcast, Kohli recalled the emotions he experienced during the closing m...