Virat Kohli lifted his first-ever IPL trophy after a long wait of 18 years as they defeated Punjab Kings by runs in the final of the Indian Premier League 2025 Virat Kohli won IPL trophy after 18 years as RCB clinched their maiden title in 2025, defeating Punjab Kings in a thrilling final. Ahmedabad: Royal Challengers Bengaluru lifted ‘ Virat ’ IPL 2025 trophy and ended 18 years of drought. In the final of Indian Premier League RCB defeated Punjab Kings by 6 runs at Narendra Modi Stadium. Virat Kohli joined MS Dhoni to complete a career slam winning IPL 2025 trophy with Royal Challengers Bengaluru.