Virat Kohli Shares His Dream Come True After RCB's IPL Victory

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli has been a cornerstone of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for nearly twenty years. On Sunday night in Ahmedabad, he finally brought a cherished dream to life, hitting the decisive six that secured RCB's second IPL title in a gripping showdown against Gujarat Titans.

After his outstanding innings of 75 not out, which propelled RCB to a five-wicket win at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Kohli reflected on his long-held aspiration. "Stuff you dream of. Thought of this moment many times, wanting to hit the winning run," he stated, encapsulating the significance of the moment.

His performance was a masterclass in batting, combining aggression with control, and included the fastest fifty of his IPL career, achieved in just 25 balls. Despite the high stakes, Kohli revealed he felt remarkably composed as he approached the crucial chase. "I felt really relaxed coming in. The team we have gives confidence to see any kind of situation through," he explained.

Setting an aggressive tone early on, Kohli and Venkatesh Iyer helped the team achieve the quickest fifty in IPL final history. Kohli noted, "I told Venky we need to kill the game in the powerplay. There was total clarity." Even at 37 years old, he continues to adapt his game in response to the fearless young talent emerging in cricket.

What brought Kohli the most joy was the collective effort of his teammates. "We've had to wait for so long and then just to have a group of guys where you don't feel that you are the only guy who has to step up for the team is amazing," he remarked, highlighting the contributions of players like Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar. "If we stick to our cricket and execute our plans, we are the best team in the competition," he added, acknowledging the unwavering support of their fans throughout the season.