Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 75 powers RCB to back-to-back IPL titles with win over Gujarat Titans

Royal Challengers Bengaluru successfully defended their IPL crown with a five-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Chasing 156,

Virat Kohli produced a masterclass, remaining unbeaten on 75 off 42 balls and registering his fastest IPL fifty off just 25 deliveries. Earlier, Gujarat Titans managed 155/8, thanks to an unbeaten 50 from Washington Sundar, while Rasikh Salam Dar starred with 3-27. RCB’s disciplined bowling attack, led by Rasikh and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, kept GT under pressure throughout.

The triumph made RCB only the third franchise after Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings to successfully defend an IPL title.

Brief Scores

Gujarat Titans – 155/8 in 20 overs (Washington Sundar 50 not out, Nishant Sindhu 20; Rasikh Salam Dar 3-27, Bhuvneshwar Kumar 2-29)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 161/5 in 18 overs (Virat Kohli 75 not out, Venkatesh Iyer 32; Rashid Khan 2-25)