historical ipl 2026 victory of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) With the franchise icon continuing to dominate discussions Virat Kohli Now sharing an emotional message about the team’s memorable journey. Days after leading RCB to their second consecutive IPL title, Kohli took to social media to express his feelings about the successful campaign and the bond he shares with the Bengaluru-based franchise.
rcb defeated Gujarat Titans (GT) By five wickets in the IPL 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on May 31. The win made them only the third team in the history of the tournament to successfully defend the IPL title, joining the elite list of champions. After finally breaking their trophy drought in 2025, RCB finished as one of the strongest teams in the competition with another impressive season.
Virat Kohli posts emotional message after RCB wins title
Recalling the campaign, Kohli shared a heartfelt message on Instagram along with a video celebrating RCB’s successful season. The former captain highlighted the emotions, challenges and togetherness that defined the team’s journey to another championship.
“The season started with belief. Ended with back-to-back titles. This team lived every emotion together. The heights, the pressure, the obstacles and the unwavering support. It feels extra special because… this place is home!” Kohli wrote.
The post quickly gained popularity among fans, with many celebrating the veteran batsman’s deep connection with the franchise. Having represented RCB since the inaugural IPL season in 2008, Kohli is one of the few players to spend his entire IPL career with the same team, making the message for Bengaluru supporters even more special.
Here is the post:
Started the season with confidence. Ended with back to back titles. 🏆
This team lived every emotion together. Heights, pressure, obstacles and unwavering support. It feels extra special because…this place is home! ❤️ @RCBTweets pic.twitter.com/H02HdsHCX3– Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) 9 June 2026
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Kohli shines as RCB defend their IPL title
Kohli once again played an important role in RCB’s title winning campaign. In the final against Gujarat Titans, he chased down the target by scoring an unbeaten 75 off 42 balls with the help of nine fours and three sixes. He also hit the winning shot as RCB chased down the target comfortably after restricting GT to 155/8.
The veteran batsman finished IPL 2026 as one of the standout performers of the tournament. In 16 innings, Kohli scored 675 runs at an impressive average of 56.25 and strike rate of 165.84. His season included one century and five half-centuries, underscoring his consistency and adaptability in the shortest format.
After the title win, Kohli also talked about the confidence within the team and said that the pressure felt different compared to last season. With a settled core, with strong leadership Rajat Patidar And with a balanced squad, RCB can successfully carry their momentum into another championship-winning campaign from 2025. For RCB fans, Kohli’s emotional tribute was a reminder of the remarkable journey that the franchise has enjoyed over the last two seasons, with the great batsman once again at the center of their success.
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