RCB won by 5 Wickets

Date: 31 May 2026
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) produced a dominant performance to defeat Gujarat Titans (GT) by 5 wickets in the IPL 2026 Final and lift their second consecutive IPL trophy. Led by a brilliant unbeaten knock from Virat Kohli, RCB chased down the target comfortably and once again proved why they have become one of the strongest teams in the tournament.

Match Summary

Gujarat Titans: 155/8 (20 Overs)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 156/5 (18 Overs)

Result: RCB won by 5 wickets

After winning the toss, RCB captain Rajat Patidar elected to bowl first, a decision that paid off immediately as the bowlers kept the Gujarat batting lineup under pressure throughout the innings.

Gujarat Titans Struggle for Momentum

GT suffered early setbacks with the quick dismissals of captain Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan. The RCB pace attack, led by Rasikh Dar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and Josh Hazlewood, maintained tight control and prevented Gujarat from building partnerships.

Washington Sundar fought hard with an unbeaten half-century, but the lack of support from the other batters meant Gujarat could only post 155/8 in their 20 overs. Rasikh Dar starred with three wickets, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood picked up two wickets each.

Virat Kohli Leads the Chase

Chasing 156 for victory, RCB came out with positive intent. Virat Kohli anchored the innings beautifully and played one of the finest knocks of the season. The veteran batter remained unbeaten on 75 runs from 42 balls, smashing nine fours and three sixes.

Venkatesh Iyer provided valuable support with a quick 32 off 16 deliveries, helping RCB dominate the powerplay. Despite a few wickets falling in the middle overs, Kohli ensured there were no late nerves and guided his side home with two overs to spare.

Key Performers

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

• Virat Kohli – 75* (42)
• Venkatesh Iyer – 32 (16)
• Rasikh Dar – 3 wickets
• Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 2 wickets
• Josh Hazlewood – 2 wickets

Gujarat Titans

• Washington Sundar – 50*
• Kagiso Rabada – Key wickets in the tournament and Purple Cap winner with 29 wickets.

Historic Achievement for RCB

This victory marked another milestone in RCB’s journey as they successfully defended their IPL crown and joined the elite group of teams to win consecutive IPL titles. Virat Kohli’s match-winning innings and the team’s all-round performance ensured that the Bengaluru franchise ended the season on the highest note possible.

Conclusion

The IPL 2026 Final delivered a memorable contest, but it was RCB who emerged as deserving champions. Their disciplined bowling, aggressive batting, and ability to perform under pressure helped them secure a famous 5-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans. As fireworks lit up the Ahmedabad sky, RCB celebrated yet another glorious chapter in their IPL history.