‘Virat Kohli gave his heart to team’: Anand Mahindra's moving tribute after RCB's historic IPL win

In addition to Anand Mahindra, Harsh Goenka and Nikhil Kamath also shared their reactions to RCB’s IPL 2025 win.

Updated on: Jun 4, 2025, 24:43:50 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally lifted the IPL trophy after 18 years of wait, and to say fans are overjoyed is an understatement. From bursting fireworks to crying over their team’s win, various posts about the moment have taken over social media. Anand Mahidnra has joined the celebrations, too, with a special X post dedicated to Virat Kohli.

Anand Mahindra took to X to share a special post for Virat Kohli after RCB’s win. (Screengrab (X), File Photo)

Mahindra wrote, “Faith is the bird that feels the light and sings when the dawn is still dark. – Tagore”. He then added a few lines about Virat Kohli and his perseverance.

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“For 18 years, Virat Kohli gave his heart to a team that had never touched the trophy. Waiting for the light of that dawn. And now, at last, the stars have answered his faith. Loyalty like this doesn’t just win titles — it carves legacies,” Anand Mahindra continued.

What did social media say?

Echoing Mahindra’s emotion, people posted varied comments about RCB’s win in IPL 2025. An individual wrote, “Beautifully said, sir! Virat Kohli's dedication and loyalty truly made this victory legendary. Proud moment for all fans!” Another added, “Hard work gets rewarded. Sooner or later. Stay at it. Never give up.”

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A third remarked, “The path was not easy. It took 18 years. But it's worth it.” A fourth posted, “This Man is now the MOST COMPLETE cricketer on this planet. He now has all the trophies in his cabinet.”

RCB won by six runs over Punjab Kings (PBKS). Following the team’s victory, fans, especially in Bengaluru, started celebrating. A series of videos on social media show the city's night skies lit up with fireworks.

Anand Mahindra is not the only one who expressed joy at RCB’s win. Harsh Goenka and Nikhil Kamath have taken to their social media profiles to join the celebrations.

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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