New Delhi, March 22 -- Virat Kohli reflected on the night of the Indian Premier League (IPL) final in 2025, stating all the ups and downs of the previous 18 years flashed in front of his eyes as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) lifted the coveted silverware for the first time in their fourth attempt.

Having reached the finals previously in 2009, 2011 and 2016, RCB fell short when it mattered but the Rajat Patidar-led side made sure they change the script at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on the night of June 3. Batting first, RCB rode on Kohli's 43 to reach 190/9 in 20 overs.

In reply, Punjab Kings fell one over boundary short despite a fighting half-century from Shashank Singh. "Very very special night. I have been here since ...