"I told him that before the game as well that this one is as much yours as it is ours and I want you to celebrate with us when we lift that trophy at the end of the night. "Because what he's done for RCB is so very special.

Virat Kohli dedicated Royal Challengers Bengaluru's first Indian Premier League (IPL) title in 17 seasons to his former teammates AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle and said the duo had given their heart and soul to make the franchise a success.

Emotional Virat Kohli hugs AB de Villiers as Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Punjab Kings by six runs to win their maiden IPL title. Later, Virat shared de Villiers' impact in the RCB team and wants him to be in the podium when RCB lift the trophy.