Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma was overcome with emotion after his long-cherished dream of winning the IPL title became reality. Sharma had manifested a vision before the season—holding the IPL trophy with Virat Kohli on his left and Dinesh Karthik on his right—and on June 3, 2025, that dream came true as RCB defeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) by six runs in the final at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
🔴 Key Highlights:
- Jitesh Sharma shared a heartfelt Instagram post, calling it the “Power of Manifestation”, alongside a picture with Kohli and Karthik.
- RCB posted 190/9, with Virat Kohli top-scoring with 43 (35).
- PBKS fell short at 184/7, despite *Shashank Singh’s heroic 61 (30)**.
- Jitesh played a crucial role throughout the season, scoring 261 runs in 11 innings at a strike rate of 176.35.
📢 Jitesh’s Standout Moment:
- His unbeaten 85 off 33 balls against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) was a turning point, securing RCB’s top-two finish before the playoffs.
- His two sixes off Kyle Jamieson in the 17th over of the final helped RCB gain momentum.
⚠️ RCB’s Historic Triumph:
- After 18 years of heartbreak, RCB finally lifted their first-ever IPL trophy.
- Virat Kohli, visibly emotional, broke down in tears, celebrating the long-awaited victory.
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