IPL 2026 Champions: RCB

Royal Challengers Bengaluru successfully defended their IPL title by defeating the Gujarat Titans by 5 wickets in the IPL 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Virat Kohli anchored the chase with an unbeaten 75 off 42 balls, sealing back-to-back championships for RCB.

Match Summary

• Result: RCB won by 5 wickets (with 12 balls remaining)
• Toss: RCB opted to bowl first
• Player of the Match: Virat Kohli

Gujarat Titans Innings: 155/8 (20 overs)

Sent in to bat, the Gujarat Titans suffered early setbacks as their opening pair of Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan departed within the powerplay. A steadying, unbeaten fifty from Washington Sundar helped rescue GT from a precarious position.

• Top Scorer: Washington Sundar (50* off 32 balls)
• Key Bowlers: Rasikh Salam Dar (3/27), Bhuvneshwar Kumar (2/29), Josh Hazlewood (2/23)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Innings: 161/5 (18 overs)

Chasing a target of 156, RCB’s chase was built around a sensational, unbroken knock from Virat Kohli. Kohli battled through physical discomfort to hit the fastest half-century of his IPL career, ultimately securing the win with two overs to spare.

• Top Scorer: Virat Kohli (75* off 42 balls)
• Key Bowlers: Rashid Khan (2/25)

Key Milestones

• Back-to-Back Crowns: RCB became only the third team in IPL history—joining the Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians—to successfully defend their title.
• Historical Run: RCB’s triumph completed a dream run, winning successive titles since ending their 18-year wait for a maiden trophy.