Royal Challengers Bengaluru have been crowned champions of the Indian Premier League 2026 after defeating Gujarat Titans by 5 wickets in a high-pressure final held in Ahmedabad.
The grand final, played at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium, delivered a fitting climax to an intense season as RCB secured their second consecutive IPL title.
Batting first, Gujarat Titans posted 155/8 in their 20 overs. Washington Sundar top-scored with an unbeaten 50, anchoring the innings after early breakthroughs.
RCB’s bowling attack controlled the game at crucial moments, with Rasikh Salam claiming 3 wickets, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood picked up two wickets each.
In reply, RCB chased down the target in 18 overs, finishing on 161/5. Captain Rajat Patidar led from the front as Virat Kohli delivered a match-winning unbeaten 75 off 42 balls, smashing 9 fours and 3 sixes in a composed yet dominant innings.
Kohli was named Player of the Match for his crucial knock in the final, guiding RCB to a memorable title victory.
The tournament’s Player of the Series award went to teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi of Rajasthan Royals, who also enjoyed a record-breaking season across multiple batting milestones.
With this victory, RCB etched their name once again into IPL history, lifting back-to-back championships in emphatic style.
