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Ponting noted in his post-match interaction that Kohli's teary-eyed expression during the final over revealed how deeply personal and longed-for the moment was
RCB defeated Punjab Kings by six runs in the IPL final in Ahmedabad on Tuesday to end their long wait in the 18th edition of the tournament
Updated On: Jun 04 2025 | 11:10 AM ISTGT's Sai Sudharsan claimed the Orange Cap with 759 runs in 15 matches. He was followed by Mumbai Indians' Suryakumar Yadav, along with Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill.
Updated On: Jun 04 2025 | 12:26 AM ISTWhile there are only two teams in contention now, the tougher prediction lies in identifying who among the many batting superstars will clinch the Orange Cap.
Updated On: Jun 04 2025 | 12:08 AM ISTRoyal Challengers Bengaluru's director of cricket Mo Bobat expressed his awe at Virat Kohli's "ridiculous" record over 18 years, stating that providing a championship-winning side was the least the think tank could do for the superstar who has given his youth and prime to the IPL team. RCB will enter the upcoming IPL as defending champions, having won their maiden title last season after a long wait of 18 years. Speaking about Kohli's stature within the franchise, Bobat said on RCB Podcast, "Virat Kohli, obviously, I think he'll forever be the icon and the hero of this team. I don't think that's going to go away, and he deserves that. His track record is incredible." "I remember at one point last season seeing his stats when he got to however many runs it was -- close to 9,000 runs -- 18 years wearing just one shirt. That's 500 runs a season. "It's actually ridiculous. For seven years or something like that, some players would be happy with a 500-run season. He averages 500 runs a