18 years of pain, unwavering loyalty, and a long test of patience have finally been rewarded for the RCB fans, Virat Kohli and his teammates.
Kohli couldn't hide his emotions after the title victory in the IPL 2025 final at Ahmedabad as he was seen in tears, sharing a special moment with his pals and RCB legends Chris Gayle and AB de Villiers.
He also delivered iconic lines during his post-match interview with Matthew Hayden, saying: "I’ve given this team my youth, prime, and experience. Tried to win it every season, gave it everything I could. Never thought this day would come, I was overcome with emotion after we won."
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It was indeed a historic moment of justice for the superstar batter who had previously come thrice to winning the title but fell short.
Next, RCB and Kohli travel to the team's home city in Bengaluru, where they were supposed to take part in the victory parade celebration. The open bus parade from Vidhana Soudha is likely to be cancelled; however, the celebratory event at the Chinnaswamy will continue.
Here's all the updates!
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RCB's IPL 2025 victory parade: Live updates from celebrations in Bengaluru
Namaskara Bengaluru! Hello and welcome to TSN's blog coverage of RCB's victory parade celebration following their maiden IPL 2025 trophy victory.
5:55 pm: A frame for the ages! Virat Kohli with the IPL trophy.
VIRAT GOAT KOHLI - A FRAME FOR AGES IN IPL HISTORY 🥺❤️ pic.twitter.com/dse03LdrOQ
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) June 4, 2025
5:25 pm: It's raining heavily in Bengaluru!
🚨 HEAVY RAIN AT CHINNASWAMY STADIUM 🚨 pic.twitter.com/En8E9OCw7y
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) June 4, 2025
4:35 p,m: The RCB team bus left the Bengaluru airport at 2:30 p.m. and reached the team hotel at 3:35 p.m. Here's how they were welcomed at the hotel:
A Grand Welcome For Virat Kohli And RCB Team At The Team Hotel in Bengaluru.♥️
— virat_kohli_18_club (@KohliSensation) June 4, 2025
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.#ViratKohli #Virushka #RCB #IPL2025 pic.twitter.com/Ju8yj4P1l3
4:20 p.m: RCB fans have gathered in huge numbers in front of the Vidhana Soudha.
#WATCH | Bengaluru: Fans of #RoyalChallengersBengaluru gather in large numbers outside Vidhana Soudha to catch a glimpse of their champion team #RoyalChallengersBengaluru team will arrive at Vidhana Soudha, where they will be felicitated by the Karnataka government… pic.twitter.com/axXtpvIU1m
— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2025
3:45 p.m.: Virat Kohli is received by Karnataka Deputy CM at the Bengaluru airport. The RCB star was previously spotted at the Mumbai airport earlier today, but made it just in time before the victory celebrations begin.
#WATCH | Bengaluru: #RoyalChallengersBengaluru star player Virat Kohli received by Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar at the airport
— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2025
#RoyalChallengersBengaluru clinched their first #IPL trophy yesterday after defeating Punjab Kings
(Source: Office of DK Shivakumar) pic.twitter.com/dMlM7aUezg
2:20 p.m.: The team will be felicitated at the Chinnaswamy Stadium without any victory parade.
2:15 p.m.: According to the Bengaluru Traffic Police statement, the open bus parade between 5-6 p.m. from Vidhana Soudha to the M Chinnaswamy Stadium has now been cancelled due to potential traffic congestion in the city.
— ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಸಂಚಾರ ಪೊಲೀಸ್ BengaluruTrafficPolice (@blrcitytraffic) June 4, 2025
Check: IPL 2025: Where to watch RCB's victory parade?
Here's the updated schedule for today's victory parade celebration:
- Departure from Ahmedabad - 10 a.m.
- Arrival at HAL Airport, Bengaluru - 1:30 p.m
- Visit to Hon’ble Chief Minister of Karnataka (at Vidhana Soudha): 4 to 5:00 p.m.
- Victory Bus Parade begins from Vidhana Soudha: (CANCELLED)
- Celebratory event with fans at Chinnaswamy Stadium: 6:00 p.m
Stay tuned for more updates!
Virat Kohli's message to RCB fans after IPL trophy win
RCB rewrote history after a thrilling win over PBKS in the IPL 2025 final. It took the Virat Kohli & Co. 18 years to finally lay their hands on the title that had eluded them for close to two decades.
Kohli shared his thoughts and appreciation for the loyal fans of RCB on Instagram.
"This team made the dream possible, a season I’ll never ever forget," he said. "We’ve thoroughly enjoyed the ride over the last 2.5 months. This one is for the fans of rcb who never ever left our side in the worst of times."
"This one is for all the years of heartbreaks and disappointment. This is for every inch of effort left on the field playing for this team. As far as the ipl trophy is concerned- you’ve made me wait 18 years to be able to lift you and celebrate my friend, but it’s been absolutely worth the wait. ❤️ 🏆@royalchallengers.bengaluru," the RCB superstar posted.
The win sent the fans across cities, in particular, Bengaluru, into a frenzy with firecrackers and celebrations on the streets. RCB stars will next arrive in the city and begin the victory parade in the late afternoon, starting from Vidhana soudha and heading to the Chinnaswamy Stadium.