RCB win IPL 2025: What is King Kohli's net worth?

After 18 long seasons filled with heartbreak, hope, and unwavering support, Royal Challengers Bangalore finally lifted their first-ever Indian Premier League title in 2025. The long-awaited victory came in a thrilling final against the Punjab Super Kings at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium.At the heart of this historic win was Virat Kohli, RCB’s longest-serving player and emotional pillar of the team. The win clearly meant a lot to him. Speaking after the match, he said, "This win is as much for the fans as it is for the team. I've given this team my youth, prime and experience. Tried to win it every season, gave it everything I can."Today, Kohli isn’t just one of the most respected cricketers in the world, he’s also a successful entrepreneur, investor, and brand magnet.

From fashion to food, and even into the world of sports franchises, Kohli has steadily built a legacy that goes beyond cricket. With RCB finally lifting their first IPL trophy in 2025, it’s a fitting time to take a closer look at how Kohli, at 36, continues to dominate not just cricketing charts but also financial ones.

What is Virat Kohli’s net worth?

Virat Kohli’s total net worth is estimated at a whopping ₹1,050 crore, as per a CNBC-TV18 report. This massive net worth shows not just his cricketing achievements but also his strategic investments, brand value, and entrepreneurial ventures.

His journey from a young Delhi boy chasing cricket dreams to one of the richest athletes in the country is truly inspiring.Kohli’s primary source of income has always been cricket. He earns a ₹7 crore annual retainer from the BCCI under the Grade A+ contract. On top of that, he gets ₹15 lakh per Test match, ₹6 lakh per ODI, and ₹3 lakh per T20I.In the IPL, Kohli remains the face of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). From 2025 to 2027, he’s signed on for ₹21 crore per season, earning ₹63 crore just from this three-year cycle.

His commitment to RCB has never wavered, and after finally winning the IPL in 2025, it seems that both loyalty and patience have paid off.

Kohli’s brand value is another major contributor to his wealth. He charges between ₹7.5 crore to ₹10 crore per endorsement. As per industry estimates, he earns more than ₹200 crore a year through brand deals. He endorses major names like MRF Tyres, Myntra, Audi, and Blue Tribe Foods.Off the field, Kohli has stakes in the youth fashion brand Wrogn and co-owns the One Commune restaurant chain, both part of his “One8” lifestyle brand that is named after his Indian jersey number.He’s also invested in sports franchises, where Kohli is a co-owner of FC Goa in the Indian Super League, and a stakeholder in Team Blue Rising, part of the international electric powerboat racing series, E1 World Championship.