History IPL 2026 triumph Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) continues to dominate discussions with the franchise icon Virat Kohli now shares an emotional message about the team’s unforgettable journey. Days after leading RCB to their second consecutive IPL title, Kohli took to social media to express his feelings about the successful campaign and the bond he shares with the Bengaluru-based franchise.
RCB lost Gujarat Titans (GT) With five wickets in the IPL 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on May 31. The win made them only the third team in the history of the tournament to successfully defend their IPL title and join an elite list of champions. Finally breaking their trophy drought in 2025, RCB followed up with another dominant season, finishing the competition as one of the strongest sides.
Virat Kohli sends an emotional message after RCB’s title-winning season
Taking a look at the campaign, Kohli shared a heartfelt message on X along with a video celebrating RCB’s successful season. The former captain highlighted the emotions, challenges and unity that defined the team’s journey to another championship.
“We started the season with confidence. It ended with back-to-back titles. This team has experienced every emotion together. The highs, the pressures, the obstacles and the unwavering support. It’s a special feeling because… this is HOME!” Kohli wrote.
The post quickly gained traction among fans, with many noting the veteran corpse’s deep connection to the franchise. Kohli, who has represented RCB since the inaugural IPL season in 2008, remains one of the few players to have spent his entire IPL career with a single team, making this message even more special for the Bengaluru fans.
Here is the post:
We started the season with confidence. It ended with back-to-back titles. 🏆
This team experienced all the feelings together. Heights, pressures, obstacles and unwavering support. It feels special because… this place is HOME! ❤️ @RCBTweets pic.twitter.com/H02HdsHCX3— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) June 9, 2026
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Kohli shines as RCB defend their IPL crown
Kohli was once again instrumental in RCB’s title-winning campaign. In the final against Gujarat Titans, he hit an unbeaten 42 off 75, hitting nine boundaries and three sixes. He also struck the winning knock as RCB chased down the target with ease after restricting GT to 155/8.
The seasoned batsman finished IPL 2026 as one of the best performers of the tournament. In 16 innings, Kohli amassed 675 runs at an impressive average of 56.25 and a strike rate of 165.84. His season included a century and five half-centuries highlighting his consistency and adaptability in the shortest format.
Kohli also spoke about the confidence in the squad after winning the title and noted that the pressure is different compared to the previous season. With a settled core, under strong leadership Rajat Patidar and with a balanced squad, RCB have successfully carried their momentum into another championship-winning campaign from 2025 onwards. For RCB fans, Kohli’s emotional outpouring was a reminder of the remarkable journey the franchise has had over the past two seasons, with the batting legend once again at the center of their success.
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