IPL 2026 Champion RCB! Virat Kohli’s Unbeaten 75 Crushes Gujarat Titans in Final

Once again, IPL 2026 Champion RCB is the most dangerous team in modern IPL cricket. On route to their 2nd IPL crown Bangalore franchise beat Gujarat Titans (GT) by 5 wickets in the final of IPL 2026 at Narendra Modi Stadium Ahmedabad.

RCB had it all to do in the final and boy, did they deliver with an incredible all-round performance. After restricting Gujarat Titans to a decent score with some disciplined bowling effort, Virat Kohli scored and played the role of anchor in the match-winning chase. RCB retained their title which brought celebration to millions of fans around the country.

IPL 2026 Final Result

Gujarat Titans Struggle to Build Momentum

After losing the toss, Gujarat Titans were invited to bat first. Expectations were high from captain Shubman Gill and the powerful GT batting lineup, but RCB’s disciplined bowling attack never allowed them to dominate proceedings.

Regular wickets disrupted Gujarat’s rhythm throughout the innings. Whenever the Titans attempted to accelerate, Bengaluru struck back with crucial breakthroughs. The lack of substantial partnerships prevented GT from posting a challenging total.

Washington Sundar emerged as the standout performer for Gujarat Titans with a fighting half-century. However, the support from the rest of the batting unit was limited, leaving the team with a below-par score at the end of 20 overs.

Gujarat Titans Batting Scorecard

Rasikh Salam Dar Leads RCB Bowling Attack

The foundation of RCB’s victory was laid by their bowling unit. Every bowler contributed effectively, maintaining pressure from the powerplay until the final over.

Rasikh Salam Dar delivered the most impactful spell of the match. His three wickets prevented Gujarat Titans from launching a late assault and kept the scoring rate under control.

Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar also played important supporting roles with crucial wickets during key moments of the innings.

RCB Bowling Figures

Virat Kohli Anchors the Chase

Scoring 156 in a final of IPl is always tricky, but that did not deter Virat Kohli enough to keep RCB on top.

The veteran batting group looked solid from the very first ball. Instead of playing any high-risk shots, Kohli constructed the innings maturely, rotating the strike regularly and when opportunities arose he punished loose deliveries.

His innings was a wonderful combination between caution and aggression. The ex-RCB captain got to his half century very quickly and completed the run chase with some sublime hitting.

With wickets falling at the other end, Kohli kept his cool and took it upon himself to finish the game. His unbeaten innings would eventually prove to be the decisive effort of the final.

RCB Batting Scorecard

RCB crossed the finish line with two overs remaining, securing a comfortable victory and another IPL championship.

Virat Kohli Wins Player of the Match Award

The biggest stage once again belonged to Virat Kohli.

The star batter produced an unbeaten 75-run innings from 42 deliveries and successfully guided his team to the target. His ability to absorb pressure and control the chase made him the obvious choice for the Player of the Match award.

Player of the Match

Kohli’s innings reminded fans why he continues to be one of the most influential players in T20 cricket.

Turning Points For IPL 2026 Champion RCB

Here are some crucial game-changing events that played a role in the outcome of IPL 2026 Final:

• Indian pacer Rasikh Salam Dar rocked Gujarat Titans (GT) from the very start with twin strikes in his first two overs.
• Gujarat Titans were looking down the barrel when Washington Sundar’s fifty cut the root of a deep collapse.
• RCB at 145 in the 14th over — Kohli’s brisk 50 swung momentum resolutely in their favour.
• Tim David eased the pressure in the closing stages of the chase with a late cameo.
• Kohli could not be out and finished the match in style.

Rajat Patidar’s Leadership Shines

RCB captain Rajat Patidar is also a huge reason why RCB has been able to do what they have done all season long.

Truly, his choice of bowling first after winning the toss was a key. The captain used his bowling resources superbly and never allowed Gujarat Titans to seize control of the game completely.

All this while, it has been Patidar’s composed captaincy that has pretty much turned out to be the reason why Bengaluru have become successful of late.

Historic Achievement for RCB

Winning IPL trophies back-to-back is a tremendous achievement. Following their championship win in 2025, RCB have made themselves one of the leading franchises in the tournament.

This win is emblematic of a growing squad who have built themselves a team and an identity, combining solid veterans with exciting up-and-comers.

As for RCB fans, the IPL 2026 success will only go down as yet another fairytale chapter in the largest prestigious 11 years of the establishment.

Conclusion

Royal Challengers Bengaluru at their very best – IPL 2026 Final Gujarat Titans: 155-8 in 20 overs (Ruturaj 53, Gill 18)Royal Challengers, Bengaluru: At no point did it feel that Virat Kohli and Parthiv Patel were not going to get this done; they dominated the chase from word go.

RCB achieved 161/5 in 18 overs to claim a maiden IPL title. It came down to the last man, and once more in cricket’s showpiece domestic format, it was Virat Kohli who delivered under pressure another time to take Bengaluru home.

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