India, June 4 -- After failing to lift the IPL trophy in 17 seasons, Royal Challengers Bengaluru's long wait for a maiden triumph ended on Tuesday night in Ahmedabad, with Virat Kohli at the heart of it all. The veteran batter, who has been the face of the franchise since its early years, couldn't hold back his joy after RCB edged out Punjab Kings by six runs in a nerve-racking final. Kohli was visibly emotional even before the victory, as tears rolled out of his eyes during the final over once RCB were mathematically confirmed to win the title.

He was interviewed by Matthew Hayden following the match, where Kohli discussed in detail about the triumph and his future with the RCB. He remains the only player to have played for a single fra...