Virat Kohli does it at last, teenage star wows: five IPL storylines

Virat Kohli finally clinched his first IPL title as Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Punjab Kings in a thrilling final. Shreyas Iyer's leadership propelled Punjab to the final, while young Vaibhav Suryavanshi's explosive hitting captured global attention. However, Rishabh Pant's record-breaking price tag didn't translate to success, and cross-border conflict briefly disrupted the tournament.