star batsman Virat Kohli Proving once again why he remains the heart of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), he led the team to its second consecutive IPL title and then celebrated the feat with an emotional message that quickly went viral.Almost a week after RCB’s five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 final, the former RCB captain took to social media to reflect on the journey. “The season started with belief. Ended with back-to-back titles. This team lived every emotion together. The heights, the pressure, the obstacles and the unwavering support. It feels extra special because… this place is home!” He wrote on X. RCB first restricted Gujarat Titans to 155/8 and then chased down the target easily in 18 overs. Kohli He scored an unbeaten 75 off 42 balls with nine fours and three sixes, including the winning hit that sealed the title.The win marked RCB’s second consecutive championship after ending their long wait for the trophy in 2025. Kohli said that the team reached the final with more confidence than a year ago.“I told some of the boys that it doesn’t feel like the pressure of last year,” Kohli said after the final. “We knew what kind of potential we had in the group. We’re at the top of the table. There’s a reason why we got here first.”Having represented RCB since the IPL began in 2008, Kohli’s relationship with the franchise runs deeper than most player-team relationships. His latest “home” message went down well with fans, many of whom have seen him spend his entire IPL career in RCB colours.The veteran batsman also talked about how he has adapted his game despite being 38 years old.“That’s the demand of the game today. You have these super young players motivating you all the time and asking you to change your game and move forward,” he said.“It’s an exciting situation because it gives you something to improve on, something to work towards.”For RCB supporters, Kohli’s match-winning innings and heartfelt tribute was the perfect end to another title-winning season.