Virat Kohli’s 17-year wait for an IPL trophy is over. The Royal Challengers Bangalore captain has been trying to win the championship since the team’s inception, and it finally happened in IPL 2025. Under the leadership of Rajat Patidar, RCB defeated the Punjab Kings in the final to claim the title. Kohli’s dream came true, and he earned a whopping 27.4 crore rupees in the process.
Kohli has been an integral part of the RCB team for 18 seasons. He was retained by the team for 21 crore rupees for the 2025 season. In addition to his salary, Kohli also earned money from match fees. Each player received 7.5 lakh rupees per match, and Kohli played 13 group stage matches, one qualifier, and the final. He earned a total of 1.12 crore rupees from match fees.
According to reports, 30% of the IPL prize money will be distributed among the players. With 22 players in the RCB team, Kohli’s share will be approximately 27 lakh rupees. He also earned around 5 crore rupees from endorsements during the season. In total, Kohli’s earnings from IPL 2025 amount to approximately 27.4 crore rupees.
RCB’s 17-year wait for an IPL trophy ended with Kohli playing a crucial role. He performed exceptionally well throughout the season, scoring important runs for the team. In 15 matches, Kohli scored 657 runs at an average of 54.75 and a strike rate of nearly 147. He hit eight half-centuries and played a vital innings in the final match. Kohli was the top scorer for RCB in the final, with 43 runs. His outstanding performance helped the team win their first IPL title.