Virat Kohli and Royal Challengers Bengaluru won their maiden title with a six-run victory over Punjab Kings in the final on Tuesday, ending an 18-year wait for the coveted trophy

At the heart of the celebration stood Rajat Patidar, the man who led RCB in their fourth IPL final—and this time, to ultimate glory. Echoing the words that had been both a hope and a taunt for over a decade,

RCB seemed to have dropped the ball by making 190 for nine, but more than made up for it with an excellent bowling performance to choke a nervy PBKS.