'By the time I hang my boots...': King Kohli opens up on winning IPL after 18-year wait

Overwhelmed with emotion,
Virat Kohli
said in the post-match interview that he never imagined the day would come when
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
would finally win the IPL.
"I never thought this day would come. I've given my everything to this team," said Virat Kohli. While talking about being loyal to RCB for 18 years, he said that by the time he hangs his boots finally, he want to say that he has given everything.
Virat Kohli and Royal Challengers Bengaluru won their maiden title with a six-run victory over Punjab Kings in the final here on Tuesday, ending an 18-year wait for the coveted trophy.
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Punjab Kings bowlers did more than a decent job to restrict Royal Challengers Bengaluru to 190 for nine.
However, their batters could not deliver under pressure as the Shreyas Iyer-led side could only manage 184/7 in 20 overs.
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Krunal Pandya was the standout RCB bowler ending with two wickets for 17 runs in four overs.
RCB finally got to lift the trophy after finishing runners-up on three occasions previously. It was a heartbreaking loss for Punjab Kings who were playing only their second final and first since 2014.

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