Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the IPL 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on May 31 to lift the coveted trophy in commanding fashion.
RCB captain Rajat Patidar won the toss and opted to bowl first, a decision that paid immediate dividends. Gujarat Titans never really got going and managed only 155/8 in their allotted 20 overs. Washington Sundar was the lone bright spot for GT, remaining unbeaten on 50 off 37 deliveries.
RCB’s bowlers put in a disciplined performance, with Rasikh Salam Dar leading the charge with figures of 3/27. Bhuvneshwar Kumar chipped in with 2/29, while Josh Hazlewood claimed 2/37 to keep the Titans under constant pressure.
In reply, RCB chased down the target comfortably with five wickets in hand. Virat Kohli anchored the innings brilliantly, remaining unbeaten on 75 off just 42 balls. The veteran opener stayed till the very end and fittingly sealed the victory with a towering six.
For Gujarat Titans, Rashid Khan was the pick of the bowlers, returning figures of 2/25 from his four overs, but his efforts were not enough to prevent RCB from completing a memorable triumph.
Here are the top highlights from Final:
RCB pacers tighten the screws from the outset
After opting to bowl first, RCB got off to a dream start and immediately put Gujarat Titans under pressure. The pace attack struck early, removing both openers cheaply and preventing the GT batters from settling into a rhythm. With disciplined lines and lengths, RCB ensured that the scoring rate never got out of control. Rasikh Salam Dar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and Josh Hazlewood delivered crucial breakthroughs at key moments, tightening their grip on the contest throughout the innings. Their collective effort kept the Titans on the back foot and played a major role in restricting them to a below-par total.
2️⃣ massive wickets. 1️⃣ dream start! 💥
What a start for #RCB in Ahmedabad 🔥
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How good has Rasikh Dar been this season? 🤌
Two impressive scalps to halt #GT ✌️
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Washington Sundar displays a lone fight
While wickets continued to tumble at the other end, Washington Sundar stood tall for Gujarat Titans and waged a valiant battle. The left-hander held the innings together with a composed unbeaten 50 off 37 deliveries, striking five boundaries at a strike rate of 135.14. With GT struggling to build partnerships, Washington anchored the innings and ensured the scoreboard kept moving. His resilient knock helped the Titans post a respectable total of 155/8, preventing a complete collapse and giving their bowlers something to defend in the final.
Fighting fire with fire! 🔥
Crucial, invaluable runs from Washington Sundar 👏
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The chase master signs off in style
RCB stalwart Virat Kohli once again lived up to his reputation on the biggest stage, producing a masterclass in chasing to guide his team to the IPL 2026 title. Displaying impeccable timing, composure, and elegance, the veteran batter remained unbeaten on 75 off just 42 deliveries. Kohli’s innings was laced with nine boundaries and three sixes, striking at an impressive rate of 178.57. He scored freely all around the ground, mixing calculated aggression with trademark precision to keep the chase firmly under control. Fittingly, the former RCB captain sealed the victory with a six, bringing an end to a magnificent knock and a memorable triumph for his side.
How many times have we seen this 🤩
Virat Kohli in his element 🔥
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Finishing off in style 🥳
And it’s none other than King Kohli 😎👑
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