Virat Kohli Masterclass Guides RCB to Historic IPL 2026 Glory

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) scripted history by defeating Gujarat Titans by 5 wickets in the IPL 2026 Final at the Narendra Modi Stadium, becoming only the third franchise after Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians to win consecutive IPL titles. After restricting GT to 155/8, with Rasikh Dar Salam starring with figures of 3/27, RCB chased down the target comfortably, powered by a masterful unbeaten 75 off 42 balls from Virat Kohli. The RCB stalwart anchored the innings with nine boundaries and three sixes, sealing the victory with a trademark six over long-on and earning the Player of the Match award as Bengaluru celebrated a historic back-to-back championship triumph.