Royal Challengers Bengaluru and their talisman Virat Kohli ended a 17-season drought by winning their maiden Indian Premier League ( IPL) title, beating Punjab Kings by six runs in the final in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. Bengaluru posted a modest 190-9 with Kohli, their leading scorer this season, top scoring for them with a composed 43.

Virat Kohli's emotional reaction highlighted Royal Challengers Bengaluru's historic victory over Punjab Kings in the IPL final, ending their 18-year trophy drought. Despite being restricted to 190/9 after Punjab opted to bowl,

Punjab Kings were struggling at 98 for 4 in 12.1 over after Royal Challengers Bengaluru set a fighting 191-run target in the title clash of the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Knocks from Jitesh Sharma (24 from 10 deliveries) and Virat Kohli (43 from 35 balls) powered RCB to 190 for 9 wickets.