Why Was Kohli So Emotional After RCB's IPL 2025 Win?

New Delhi, June 4 (NationPress) Tom Moody, the former head coach of Sunrisers Hyderabad, expressed that witnessing Virat Kohli tear up over Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinching the IPL 2025 title was akin to a young Kohli reappearing, filled with joy for the team’s inaugural championship.

The victory over Punjab Kings by a narrow six-run margin at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad signified a complete circle for the franchise and Kohli, who has dedicated himself to the team since 2008, finally holding the coveted trophy.

Interestingly, Kohli was the leading scorer for RCB in the final with 43 runs, bringing his total for the season to 657 as they set an impressive target of 190/9. When it became evident that RCB would secure the title, Kohli collapsed to the ground, overwhelmed with emotion, burying his face in the grass before being enveloped in hugs from his teammates.

“His cricketing journey essentially began at RCB. That's why he is so emotionally attached; he invested so much as a young player, unaware of the remarkable career that lay ahead of him,” Moody remarked.

“You can see how this connection impacts him, having navigated through numerous highs and lows. The statistics reveal that RCB has reached the finals ten times over the past 18 seasons, with four finals. This is precisely why he is emotional; it’s almost like the younger Virat Kohli resurfacing, expressing joy in a heartfelt manner,” he added during a discussion on ESPNCricinfo.

Former Indian fast bowler Varun Aaron, who also represented RCB, emphasized the significance of this IPL victory for both Kohli and the franchise. “Kohli has been the undisputed leader at RCB for 18 years. When they fail to win a trophy, Kohli is the first person everyone scrutinizes,” he stated.

“His desire to win is immense; he never considers second place an option. This triumph is monumental for him. The affection and admiration he receives from fans and the franchise are tremendous, and expectations have finally been met.”

“RCB has undoubtedly been the most cherished team in the IPL. With Kohli’s impressive career, he stands as one of the greatest Indian players after Sachin Tendulkar, consistently participating for 18 years, rarely missing matches or IPL seasons, and showing up each year.”

“When fans observe their star player giving everything on the field, both with bat and ball, they naturally feel he deserves success. RCB has played a role in shaping Virat, but Virat has equally contributed to building the franchise,” he concluded.