Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 final to lift their second consecutive title. Check full match scorecard, Virat Kohli performance, Purple Cap race, and final highlights.
RCB vs GT IPL 2026 Final: Royal Challengers Bengaluru Create History
The IPL 2026 final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans delivered everything cricket fans wanted — pressure, star performances, and another historic night for RCB.
RCB defeated Gujarat Titans by 5 wickets in the IPL 2026 final to become back-to-back champions. Chasing 156 runs, RCB comfortably reached 161/5 in 18 overs with a brilliant innings from Virat Kohli.
IPL 2026 Final Scorecard: GT vs RCB
Gujarat Titans: 155/8 (20 Overs)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 161/5 (18 Overs)
Result: RCB won by 5 wickets.
Top Performers
Virat Kohli Leads From The Front
Virat Kohli played an unbeaten 75 runs off 42 balls and anchored the chase perfectly. His innings included crucial boundaries during pressure moments and helped RCB control the match from start to finish. Kohli was awarded Player of the Match.
Gujarat Titans’ Fightback
GT struggled early after losing wickets in the powerplay. However, contributions from players like Washington Sundar helped them reach a fighting total of 155 runs. Unfortunately, it was not enough against RCB’s batting lineup.
Purple Cap IPL 2026 Winner
The Purple Cap race ended dramatically as Kagiso Rabada finished as the top wicket-taker of IPL 2026 with 29 wickets, overtaking RCB bowlers during the final stages.
Andy Flower’s Impact On RCB Success
Head coach Andy Flower has transformed RCB into one of the strongest teams in modern IPL history. Under his leadership and captain Rajat Patidar, RCB successfully defended their title.
Final Thoughts
IPL 2026 belonged to RCB. From Virat Kohli’s masterclass to disciplined bowling performances, Bengaluru proved why they remain one of the strongest franchises in T20 cricket.
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