Virat Kohli had a special message for his Royal Challengers Bengaluru opening partner Phil Salt after RCB clinched their first-ever IPL title by defeating Punjab Kings in the final on Tuesday. Salt, who returned to India just in time for the big match after flying home for the birth of his child, played a vital role in RCB’s title-winning campaign. Following the emotional win, Kohli took to Instagram to celebrate the Englishman’s contribution and offered a humorous yet touching message referencing Salt’s new journey as a father. “Well done, partner. Now go back to the real stuff and get ready for changing diapers,” Kohli wrote, sharing a photo of himself and Salt holding the IPL trophy. The Kohli–Salt combination had been among the most consistent partnerships in the tournament. The duo opened for RCB throughout the season, adding 664 runs at an average of 47.42. While Kohli led the charts with 657 runs, Salt chipped in with 387, setting the tone in several matches. Also READ :“This Title is theirs too”: Kohli shares emotional IPL 2025 win with ABD and Gayle As RCB had a huge break between Qualifier One and the final, Salt had flown to England to be with his wife during the time of the birth. He came back to India only on the match day, showing immense dedication to the team. Virat Kohli's Instagram story for Phil Salt. 🤣❤️ pic.twitter.com/S0ueW6uCGc — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) June 4, 2025 “48 Hours That Will Live Long in the Memory” – Salt Shares Emotional Post Though Salt hasn’t officially confirmed his participation in the Bengaluru celebrations, he made sure to mark the moment on social media. In a post capturing the energy of RCB’s title celebrations, Salt shared a heartfelt caption along with some behind-the-scenes pictures. “48 hours that will live long in the memory.” Among the images posted was a photo of a custom RCB jersey marked “Champions” with the name “Salt Jr.”, a sweet tribute to his newborn child. It is currently uncertain whether the England star will be present during the victory parade this afternoon in Bengaluru. Also READ: 'We will lift the trophy next year': Shreyas Iyer reflects on PBKS final heartbreak RCB will be meeting the Chief Minister of Karnataka on Wednesday, immediately after landing in Bengaluru. After that, there will be a bus parade upto the Chinnaswamy Stadium.