The Legend Virat Kohli completes cricket by adding his one last piece to his trophy puzzle, winning the most-awaited IPL 2025 trophy after 17 years.
A young Virat Kohli was picked by Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the first-ever IPL auction for $30,000 (₹25 lakhs), after Delhi Capitals overlooked the Under-19 World Cup-winning captain to sign Pradeep Sangwan. That moment marked the beginning of Kohli’s unforgettable journey with RCB.
Kohli was handed his debut in the very first IPL match. As he said during the post-match presentation this season, he gave the franchise his youth, his prime, and his experience across 18 years. The dream that began on Day 1 was finally fulfilled as he lifted his first IPL trophy before 95,000+ fans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Where Did It All Start for Virat Kohli?
It began in Malaysia, where a teenage Kohli led India to the Under-19 World Cup title. India defeated South Africa in a rain-affected final, defending a low total. That win was the first of many trophies in Kohli’s career.
ICC Cricket World Cup 2011
After rising through the ranks, Kohli earned a place in the 2011 World Cup squad. He announced his arrival with a century against Bangladesh in the opening game and contributed throughout the tournament, helping India win the World Cup after 28 years in Mumbai.
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ICC Champions Trophy 2013
By now, Kohli had cemented his place at No. 3 in the Indian batting order. In the 2013 Champions Trophy in England, he played a crucial knock in the rain-affected final against the hosts, helping India post a defendable total and securing yet another ICC title.
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Dominance in Test Cricket
As captain, Kohli took Indian Test cricket to new heights. His era saw major overseas wins, multiple Test mace victories, and India finishing as the No. 1 Test side for several years. He was named ICC Test Team Captain of the Decade, an accolade to his impact on the format.
ICC T20 World Cup 2024
The T20 World Cup had slipped away from Kohli for over a decade, but in 2024, he finally got his hands on it. In a thrilling final against South Africa in the West Indies, his anchoring knock laid the foundation for India’s defendable total. Bumrah and company delivered when it mattered most, and Kohli added the missing T20 trophy to his cabinet.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025
In 2025, the Champions Trophy returned after an 8-year gap. Under Rohit Sharma’s leadership, India went unbeaten through the tournament and defeated New Zealand in the final in Dubai. Kohli, once again, added another ICC title to his storied cabinet.
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IPL 2025: Kohli’s Final Chapter of Triumph
While Kohli found glory in India’s blue jersey, success in RCB red was delayed. He played in three IPL finals in 2009, 2011, and 2016 but ended up on the losing side each time. Finally, in the 18th season of the IPL, his wait ended. Kohli and RCB lifted their maiden title, and the legend fulfilled his longest-standing dream.
Virat Kohli’s Trophy Cabinet is Complete Except for the Elusive World Test Championship
In a unique achievement, Virat Kohli is the only Indian cricketer to win every major trophy from the Under-19 World Cup to the IPL. However, the World Test Championship remains the one major title missing from his cabinet.
He led India in the inaugural WTC Final against New Zealand and was a key player in the second final against Australia. Unfortunately, India lost both. Now retired from Test cricket unless he makes a comeback, Kohli may always feel that the WTC title is the one that got away .
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