Kohli has played for RCB since the first year of the IPL after it was founded in 2008. They have never previously been champions, finishing as runners-up on three separate occasions

Virat Kohli fans can finally hold their heads high as Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally lift the Indian Premier League trophy after a wait of 18 years. The Rajat Patidar-led side beat Shreyas Iyer's team by 6 runs.

Singer and composer Shankar Mahadevan and his team performed ahead of the IPL final match between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Narendra Modi Stadium, energizing the crowd with their electrifying music.