Royal Challengers Bengaluru are the champions of IPL 2026! In a spectacular final performance at the Narendra Modi Stadium, RCB defeated the Gujarat Titans by 5 wickets to claim the coveted trophy on GT’s home turf.
A masterclass in defensive bowling led by Rasikh Salam restricted the Titans to a sub-par 155. Royal Challengers Bengaluru then made light work of the chase, powered by an explosive opening burst from Impact Player Venkatesh Iyer and an ice-cold, unbeaten half-century from Virat Kohli to cross the finish line with two overs to spare.
Match Summary: GT vs RCB, IPL 2026 Final
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| GT Score | 155/8 (20 overs) |
| RCB Score | 161/5 (18 overs) |
| Match Result | RCB won by 5 wickets (12 balls left) |
| Best Batting (RCB) | Virat Kohli – 75* off 42 balls |
| Best Bowling (RCB) | Rasikh Salam – 3/27 in 4 overs |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
GT Innings: 155/8 in 20 Overs
Gujarat Titans struggled to break free after being put in to bat by RCB. The home team lost their top order rapidly, with Josh Hazlewood (2/37) and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (2/29) removing Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan early. Rasikh Salam then broke the back of the middle order with a magnificent spell of 3/27, keeping the scoring under a tight choke.
At 115/6, the Titans were in serious danger of collapsing entirely. However, Washington Sundar played a brilliant, calculated lone-hand innings, hitting a fighting 50 off 37 balls to anchor the tail. Small boundary cameos from Arshad Khan (15) and custom death-overs blocking pushed the score to 155, though it felt significantly short on a true Ahmedabad track.
GT Innings At A Glance
| Details | GT Innings |
|---|---|
| Total | 155/8 in 20 overs |
| Powerplay | 41/2 (0–6 overs) |
| Top Scorer | Washington Sundar – 50 off 37 balls |
| Best Partnership | Sundar & Nishant Sindhu – 29 runs |
| Best Bowling (RCB) | Rasikh Salam – 3/27 (4 overs) |
RCB Chase: 161/5 in 18 Overs
RCB launched a spectacular counter-offensive right out of the gates. Impact Player Venkatesh Iyer acted as the designated dynamic engine, blasting a rapid 32 off just 16 balls to carry the team past 50 in only 3.3 overs. Following his departure, Virat Kohli took complete control of the final, smashing an unbeaten 75 off 42 balls laced with 9 boundaries and 3 massive sixes.
The Titans tried to spin a web back into the game as Rashid Khan (2/25) picked up Rajat Patidar and Krunal Pandya in consecutive overs, creating a minor middle-order stumble at 91/4. However, Kohli remained completely unflappable, partnering with Tim David (24) to absorb the pressure before Jitesh Sharma (11*) helped hit the winning runs to crown RCB as the 2026 Champions.
RCB Chase At A Glance
| Details | RCB Chase |
|---|---|
| Target | 156 runs |
| Total | 161/5 in 18 overs |
| Powerplay | 70/2 (0–6 overs) |
| Top Scorer | Virat Kohli – 75 off 42 balls |
| Best Bowling (GT) | Rashid Khan – 2/25 (4 overs) |
Key Highlights: The Championship Run
- The Final-Over Anchor: Virat Kohli brought up his half-century in just 25 balls, playing with a pristine strike rate of 178.57 to single-handedly steer the grand chase.
- Rasikh’s Death Magic: Rasikh Salam finished with the best economy of the specialist seamers (6.75), collecting three vital wickets to completely rob GT of momentum.
- Sundar’s Fightback: Washington Sundar’s 50 was the saving grace of the Titans’ innings, preventing a complete disaster after the top four combined for just 61 runs.
Champions of IPL 2026
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: A thoroughly comprehensive performance from the tournament’s top-seeded team. Under the tactical captaincy of Rajat Patidar and fueled by another historic playoff run from Virat Kohli, RCB finally layout their hands on the ultimate prize in domestic T20 cricket!
