Ahmedabad, June 3 -- After an agonising 18-year wait, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally clinched their maiden IPL title with a thrilling six-run win over Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Tuesday.
The final moments were a rollercoaster of emotions as Josh Hazlewood bowled to Shashank Singh, who smashed a six that hardly mattered for PBKS's cause. The fans erupted, knowing RCB were champions for the very first time in their history - a moment decades in the making.
Virat Kohli, donning the number 18 jersey in his 18th IPL season, broke down in tears. The seasoned star, who had chased this elusive crown for years, was finally rewarded. Cameras lingered on Kohli and AB de Villiers, the latter finis...