IPL 2026 Final Highlights: Virat Kohli Leads RCB to Back-to-Back IPL Titles. RCB became 2026 IPL champions for the second time in a row after defeating the Gujarat Titans by 5 wickets at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Chasing a target of 156 runs, the Royal Challengers Bangalore reached 161 runs for 5 wickets after 18 overs, with 12 balls remaining.
Washington Sundar was the only GT batter to score a half-century, and he did so by scoring 50 off 37 balls. The remaining GT batsmen scored the following runs in their innings: Nishant Sindhu scored 20 off 18 balls; Jos Buttler scored 19 off 23 balls.
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The Royal Challengers Bangalore bowlers produced a solid effort, as Rasikh Salam was the most successful bowler with 3 wickets for 27 runs in 4 overs. In comparison, Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s 2 wickets for 29 runs and Josh Hazlewood’s 2 wickets for 37 runs contributed to a strong bowling performance. The GT batsmen finished their innings with a total of 155 runs for 8 wickets in 20 overs.
Kohli Delivers On The Big Stage
Chasing 156, RCB got this match-winning moment from Virat Kohli, sort of. The former captain stayed unbeaten at 75 off 42 balls only. He handled the run chase really well and kept RCB in front for most of it. Venkatesh Iyer gave quick momentum at the top; he was quick and sharp. He made 32 from 16 deliveries and pushed the tempo right from the start. Tim David also chipped in 24 runs from 17 balls, and that helped a lot.
GT spinner Rashid Khan tried to slow things down and keep the match alive. He ended with 2/25 in four overs. Arshad Khan got 1/32, and Mohammed Siraj rounded it out with 1/36 against his old side. RCB wrapped up the chase comfortably in the 18th over. Kohli didn’t get out at all till the very end and basically steered his side to victory.
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That win secured back-to-back IPL titles for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Their bowlers laid the groundwork first, then Kohli finished the business with that superb unbeaten knock. RCB once more proved why they are the best team in the IPL 2026.