The emotional night for Virat Kohli continued long after Royal Challengers Bengaluru lifted their first-ever IPL trophy — with the RCB star penning a heartfelt tribute to wife Anushka Sharma on Instagram.

Moments after the celebrations on the field, Kohli shared a beautiful candid picture with Anushka and reflected on how much this moment meant to both of them.

“I’ve seen it for 18 years and she’s seen it for 11,” Kohli wrote, referring to their shared journey of supporting RCB through years of near-misses and heartbreaks.

“Suffered the same moments since 2014 and celebrated every close win and the madness of our supporters at the Chinnaswamy. We’re both equally relieved and since she’s a Bangalore girl too this is far more special for her. Together all the way through ,” Kohli added, tagging Anushka.

The post quickly went viral, with fans flooding it with love and calling it one of the most touching moments of the night. Many RCB fans also shared how they had seen Anushka in the stands through tough seasons, supporting Kohli and the team with unwavering belief.

As RCB finally broke their title drought with a thrilling 6-run win over Punjab Kings, this was a moment that belonged not just to the players — but also to their families, who had stood by them through the ups and downs.

And for Kohli and Anushka, this first IPL trophy will clearly be remembered as a very personal victory, shared as much off the field as on it.