The RCB vs GT Final ended with Royal Challengers Bengaluru lifting the IPL trophy for the second time. RCB defeated Gujarat Titans by five wickets after producing a complete performance in the IPL 2026 Final.
Virat Kohli led the chase with an unbeaten 75, while RCB’s bowlers restricted Gujarat Titans to 155 runs. Rasikh Salam, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and Josh Hazlewood played key roles with the ball.
Here’s how RCB’s bowling attack controlled the first innings, how Kohli guided the chase, and how Bengaluru secured another IPL championship.
RCB Bowlers Restrict Gujarat Titans To 155
Gujarat Titans struggled to build momentum after losing early wickets in the final.
RCB removed both Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan inside the first four overs and never allowed GT to build a major partnership. Gill scored 10, while Sudharsan managed only 12.
Nishant Sindhu tried to rebuild the innings with 20 runs. However, Gujarat continued to lose wickets at regular intervals as RCB maintained pressure throughout the middle overs.
Jos Buttler managed only 19 from 23 balls and could not accelerate when his team needed quick runs.
Washington Sundar held one end firmly and produced a fighting unbeaten 50 off 37 deliveries. His knock rescued Gujarat Titans from a much lower total and helped them reach 155/8 after 20 overs.
The bowling department of RCB was led by Rasikh Salam, who picked up 3 wickets. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood supported him well with 2 wickets each.
Their disciplined effort prevented Gujarat Titans from posting a challenging total in the IPL final.
Virat Kohli Leads RCB Chase In RCB vs GT Final
Virat Kohli produced another match-winning performance on the biggest stage. He remained unbeaten on 75 off 42 balls and controlled the chase from start to finish.
The veteran batter paced his innings brilliantly. He rotated strike consistently, punished loose deliveries, and ensured RCB never lost control of the required rate.
Kohli received strong support from Venkatesh Iyer, who scored 32 off 16 balls during the powerplay. His aggressive approach immediately shifted pressure onto the Gujarat bowlers.
Later, Tim David added a valuable 24 off 17 balls and helped keep the scoreboard moving. Jitesh Sharma stayed unbeaten alongside Kohli as Bengaluru moved closer to the target.
Rashid Khan briefly brought GT back into the contest with 2 wickets. However, Kohli stayed calm under pressure and never allowed the momentum to shift.
RCB eventually reached 161/5 in 18 overs and completed the chase with two overs to spare.
Final Thoughts
Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the Attacking Champions, have done it again. After ending their long wait for an IPL title in 2025, RCB backed it up with another trophy in 2026 and successfully defended their crown.
The team played consistent cricket throughout the season and stepped up in the biggest moments.
Whether with the bat or the ball, Bengaluru regularly found players who delivered when the pressure was highest.
Most importantly, the defending champions kept the trophy with them for another year. RCB fans waited 18 seasons for that first title, but now they can celebrate a second championship in just two years.
Also, not to forget, Bengaluru fans now have another championship moment to celebrate after a season that ended in the perfect way.
