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Royal Challengers Bengaluru: As the fireworks lit up the Ahmedabad sky and tears rolled down Virat Kohli’s face, two of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s senior-most pacers — Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar — stood tall, reflecting on a historic night that ended RCB’s 18-year wait for an IPL trophy.

“It means everything to Kohli,” Hazlewood said after the final. “To be there from the start and get the result tonight will bring out a lot of emotion.”

The Australian fast bowler, who returned to RCB this season after injury layoffs, hailed the tactical execution from the bowling unit. “I think 190 was a good score, the wicket was up and down. It may have gotten better in the second innings. Everyone chipped in,” he added. “Coming back? Absolutely, won’t get a better experience than this.”