RCB successfully defends IPL title with a five-wicket victory against GT in the 2026 final.

In an exciting clash on Sunday, Royal Challengers Bengaluru emerged victorious over Gujarat Titans to secure their second consecutive Indian Premier League title. Led by the dynamic Virat Kohli, RCB displayed their dominance in all aspects of the game. Kohli, with an unbeaten 75 off just 42 balls, guided his team to a comfortable 5-wicket win.

His innings included nine boundaries and three massive sixes, as he also achieved his fastest IPL fifty. RCB successfully chased down the target of 156 runs with 2 overs to spare. The Titans, on the other hand, struggled to find their footing in the game.

They were restricted to a below-par total of 155 for 8 in their 20 overs, thanks to a brilliant bowling performance by RCB. Rasikh Salam Dar claimed 3 wickets, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood took 2 wickets each. During their chase, RCB got off to a strong start with a 62-run opening partnership between Venkatesh Iyer and Kohli.

However, the Titans fought back and made it difficult for RCB to reach the target. But Kohli's composure and skill ensured that RCB emerged victorious with a match-winning six in the 18th over. Earlier, the defending champions RCB had put up a stellar performance with the ball to limit the Titans to 155 for 8.

The Titans' top-order batsmen failed to make an impact, and a questionable change in their batting line-up only added to their downfall. Washington Sundar was the top-scorer for the Titans with an unbeaten 50, but it was not enough to turn the game in their favor. In the end, RCB's dominant display in both batting and bowling secured them the victory and the coveted IPL title for the second year in a row.

The Titans, on the other hand, will have to regroup and come back stronger in the next season. The final scores were Gujarat Titans 155 for 8 in 20 overs and Royal Challengers Bengaluru 161/5 in 18 overs. What a thrilling match it was!