What Will the Impact of RCB's First IPL Triumph Be?

New Delhi, June 4 (NationPress) Mo Bobat, the Director of Cricket at Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), expressed that the true weight of their inaugural IPL victory will be felt by the team in the coming days.

Star batsman Virat Kohli led the charge with a commendable 43 runs off 35 balls, helping RCB set a formidable target of 190/9 in the IPL 2025 final held at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Tuesday. In an impressive display of bowling, RCB, spearheaded by Krunal Pandya with a match-winning performance of 2-17 in four overs, limited the Punjab Kings to 184/7, securing a thrilling six-run victory and their first title.

“Everyone here has done remarkably well. You should take immense pride in this achievement. When I mention everyone, I mean players, staff, and the entire support team. This has been a collective effort, truly commendable. I believe the gravity of what we have accomplished will dawn on us in the next few days, especially as we witness Bangalore celebrating,” Bobat stated.

He acknowledged the significance of this trophy, calling it one of the most awaited in the world of sports. “Reflecting on our fans' journey and Virat's struggles over the years, this trophy carries immense anticipation and its importance will resonate with us,” he added during his speech in the dressing room.

Bobat also praised Kohli for achieving an IPL title with RCB after 18 long years, as well as recognizing captain Rajat Patidar and head coach Andy Flower. “I know you prefer not to be highlighted, Virat, but I must thank you for everything you’ve done,” he remarked.

“As an experienced player and the face of our team, Andy and I could not have accomplished this without your unwavering support. Your dedication over these 18 years has led to this moment, and you truly deserve it,” he continued.

“Raja, congratulations on your captaincy. We didn’t even need you to win the toss. A heartfelt thank you to the entire staff and coaches for your hard work. The science and medical teams, who supported the players through the night, are amazing. Everyone involved deserves recognition. This has been a true team effort. Andy, once again, you’ve shown why you are regarded as the best head coach,” Bobat noted.

He urged the RCB squad to embrace the feeling of victory, stating, “Enjoy this immensely, but also take a moment to appreciate how unique this is. This season has been remarkable; I encourage you all to get addicted to this winning feeling because this is merely the beginning.”

“Few teams have succeeded in winning back-to-back IPL titles. It’s only happened twice before. Next year, we will host the final in Bangalore, and we will strive to achieve it again. This hunger for triumph and the joy of sharing such moments will propel us forward. We’ll aim to replicate this success next year in front of our home fans. The best part is that we finally secured the trophy, and it’s ours forever.”

“In the years ahead, whether it’s tomorrow, weeks, or even years later, when you see someone from this room, you’ll remember that you shared this incredible season together. That connection is special; it’s what sports and winning this trophy are truly about,” he concluded.