Virat Kohli Breaks Down As Phil Salt’s Gravity-Defying Catch Stuns PBKS In IPL 2025 Final
What a night it was! The IPL 2025 final in Ahmedabad turned out to be a rollercoaster of emotions, and one moment in particular sent shockwaves through the stadium and cricket fans worldwide. We witnessed something that will be talked about for years—Phil Salt’s breathtaking catch that left Punjab Kings stunned and even brought a visibly emotional Virat Kohli to tears. Yes, it was that iconic.
Let me set the scene for you. Royal Challengers Bengaluru, batting first in a high-pressure final, posted 190/9, thanks to Virat Kohli’s composed 43 and a fiery 24 off just 10 balls by Jitesh Sharma. Despite tight spells from Arshdeep Singh and Kyle Jamieson, RCB managed to reach a respectable total. But the real magic unfolded in the second innings.
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Punjab Kings started strong. At 43/0 in just under six overs, they looked to be cruising. Enter Josh Hazlewood—and then, Phil Salt. What followed was nothing short of theatrical brilliance. Priyansh Arya mistimed his shot, but what made this moment immortal was Salt sprinting in from deep backward square leg, leaping mid-air, catching the ball just before crossing the boundary, releasing it in the nick of time, stepping out, stepping back in, and completing the grab. It was poetry in motion. The crowd erupted. Arya was gone for 24, but more importantly, the momentum had shifted.
Virat Kohli, watching from the inner circle, couldn’t hold back. His emotions poured out. This wasn't just a wicket; it was a declaration. RCB wasn’t going to let this slip—not this time.
The rest of the match saw a fierce contest. PBKS fought with everything they had—Shashank Singh’s late surge, Azmatullah Omarzai’s valiant effort—but the RCB bowlers held their nerves. Yash Dayal’s cunning slower ball, Arshdeep’s lethal yorker to finish the first innings—all added to the high-octane drama. But that Salt catch? That changed everything.
And finally, when the dust settled, Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinched their maiden IPL title by just 6 runs. Years of near-misses and heartbreaks washed away in a wave of jubilation. Patidar’s leadership, Kohli’s anchor innings, and Salt’s game-changing moment were the heartbeat of this victory.
Phil Salt didn’t just catch a ball—he caught history. And Virat Kohli? He let the world see that even legends cry. What a game. What a night. What a final.
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