At a packed Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the IPL 2026 final to win their second consecutive championship.
Match Result
- GT: 155/8 in 20 overs
- RCB: 161/5 in 18 overs
- RCB won by 5 wickets
- Player of the Match: Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli’s Match-Winning Knock
Kohli remained unbeaten on 75 off 42 balls, striking nine fours and three sixes. His aggressive approach helped RCB chase the target comfortably with two overs remaining.
RCB Bowlers Set Up the Victory
RCB’s bowling attack restricted GT to 155/8. Rasikh Dar picked up three wickets, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood claimed two wickets each.
Early Blow for Gujarat Titans
GT lost captain Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan inside the powerplay, putting pressure on their batting lineup. Despite an unbeaten fifty from Washington Sundar, Gujarat could not post a challenging total.
The victory made RCB back-to-back IPL champions after ending their long trophy drought in 2025.
RCB captain Rajat Patidar praised the team’s bowling unit and tactical execution, while GT captain Shubman Gill admitted that a score closer to 180–190 would have made the contest more competitive.
The final witnessed a massive turnout at Narendra Modi Stadium, with fireworks, celebrations, and a strong RCB fan presence as Bengaluru lifted the trophy once again.
