Kohli, who scored 43 off 35 balls in the final, was overcome with emotion as the moment he had chased for nearly two decades finally became reality.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThis win is as much for the fans as it is for the team. I\u2019ve given this franchise my youth, my prime, and all my experience. I tried to win it every season, and gave it everything I had. Honestly, I never thought this day would come. I was overcome with emotion when we won,\u201d Kohli said in a post-match interview.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
RCB posted a competitive 190\/9 on the back of Kohli\u2019s knock, before all-rounder Krunal Pandya turned the game with a masterful spell of 2\/17. Punjab Kings, despite a strong start, fell just short in the tense final moments.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Reflecting on his journey with the franchise, Kohli acknowledged the role of legendary players who had been part of the RCB legacy, particularly AB de Villiers, who joined the celebrations from the sidelines.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWhat AB has done for this franchise is incredible. I told him, \u2018This is as much yours as it is ours.\u2019 He\u2019s been Player of the Match more times than anyone for RCB, even though he retired four years ago. He deserves to be on that podium, lifting the trophy with us,\u201d Kohli said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The 36-year-old, who remains the all-time leading run-scorer in IPL history, spoke candidly about his loyalty to the team and his motivation to keep pushing himself even at this stage of his career.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI\u2019ve stayed loyal to this team, and they\u2019ve stayed loyal to me. My heart is with Bangalore, my soul is with Bangalore. There were other moments, but I stuck with RCB because it means everything to me,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Kohli also hinted at the approaching end of his career but made it clear that he intends to give his all until the very last day.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThere is an end date to every career. Before that day comes, I want to be able to say I gave it everything I had. I can't just be an \u2018impact player\u2019 \u2014 I want to contribute across 20 overs, in every way I can. That\u2019s who I\u2019ve always been. God\u2019s given me the talent and perspective, and I want to use it to help the team however I can,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Kohli also hinted at the approaching end of his career but made it clear that he intends to give his all until the very last day.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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