History of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) IPL 2026 The victory continues to be discussed, with symbols of the franchise Virat Kohli Has shared an emotional message about the team’s memorable journey. Days after leading RCB to their second consecutive IPL title, Kohli took to social media to express his thoughts about the successful campaign and his relationship with the Bengaluru-based franchise.
RCB will play the IPL 2026 final on May 31 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Gujarat Titans (GT) Defeated by five wickets. The win makes them the third team in the history of the tournament to successfully defend the IPL title, adding them to an elite list of champions. After ending their trophy drought in 2025, RCB followed up another impressive season, finishing as one of the strongest teams in the competition.
Virat Kohli posts emotional message after RCB’s title-winning season
Reflecting on the campaign, Kohli shared a heart-touching message celebrating RCB’s successful season on X. The former captain highlighted the emotions, challenges and togetherness that defined the team’s journey.
“Started the season with confidence. Ended it with back-to-back titles. This team lived through every emotion together. The heights, the pressure, the obstacles, and the unwavering support. It feels special because…this place is HOME!” Kohli wrote.
The post quickly became popular among fans, with many celebrating the veteran batsman’s deep connection with the franchise. Kohli, who has represented RCB since the inaugural IPL season in 2008, is one of the few players to spend his entire IPL career with a single team, making the message even more special for Bengaluru supporters.
Here is the post:
Started the season with belief. Ended with back to back titles. 🏆
This team lived every emotion together. The highs, the pressure, the hurdles, and the unwavering support. It feels extra special because… this place is HOME! ❤️ @RCBTweets pic.twitter.com/H02HdsHCX3— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) June 9, 2026
Kohli shines for RCB in their IPL title defense
Kohli once again played a key role in RCB’s title winning campaign. In the final against Gujarat Titans, he chased the target by scoring an unbeaten 75 off 42 balls, which included nine fours and three sixes. He also hit the winning shot as RCB chased the target comfortably, while restricting GT to 155/8.
The experienced batsman finished IPL 2026 as one of the key performers of the tournament. In 16 innings, Kohli scored 675 runs, with an average of 56.25 and a strike rate of 165.84. His season included one century and five half-centuries, reflecting his consistency and adaptation to the shorter format.
After winning the title, Kohli also talked about the confidence within the team, noting that the pressure was different this time compared to last season. a stable core, Rajat Patidar With strong leadership and a balanced squad under, RCB successfully carried their momentum into another title-winning campaign from 2025 onwards. For RCB fans, Kohli’s emotional tribute is a reminder of the unique journey experienced by the franchise over the last two seasons, with the batting legend once again contributing by being at the center of their success.
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