Royal Challengers Bangalore defeated Gujarat Titans by five wickets ipl 2026 The coveted trophy will be lifted in grand style in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on 31st May.
RCB captain Rajat Patidar won the toss and decided to bowl first, which paid off immediately. Gujarat Titans never really got going and could only manage 155/8 in their allotted 20 overs. Washington Sundar was the only bright spot for GT, remaining unbeaten on 50 off 37 balls.
RCB's bowlers put up a disciplined performance, with Rasikh Salam Dar leading the way with figures of 3/27. Bhuvneshwar Kumar contributed 2/29, while Josh Hazlewood claimed 2/37 to keep the Titans under constant pressure.
In reply, RCB easily achieved the target with five wickets remaining. Virat Kohli started the innings brilliantly and remained unbeaten on 75 runs in just 42 balls. The experienced opener stayed till the end and sealed the victory with a skyscraper six.
For Gujarat Titans, Rashid Khan was the best bowler, returning figures of 2/25 from his four overs, but his efforts were not enough to prevent RCB from pulling off a memorable win.
Here are the highlights from the final:
RCB fast bowlers tightened the screws from the beginning
After opting to bowl first, RCB got off to a dream start and immediately put Gujarat Titans under pressure. The pace attack struck early, dismissing both openers cheaply and preventing the GT batsmen from finding any rhythm. With disciplined lines and lengths, RCB ensured that the scoring rate never got out of control. Rasikh Salam Dar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood provided crucial breakthroughs at crucial moments, and tightened their grip on the contest throughout the innings. Their collective effort kept the Titans on the backfoot and played a major role in restricting them to a lower score than usual.
Washington Sundar displayed struggle alone
While wickets kept falling at the other end, Washington Sundar stood up for Gujarat Titans and put up a brave fight. The left-handed batsman played an unbeaten inning of 50 runs in 37 balls and hit five fours at a strike rate of 135.14. While GT struggled to build partnerships, Washington took over the innings and ensured the scoreboard kept going. His resilient innings helped the Titans post a respectable total of 155/8, preventing a complete collapse and giving their bowlers a chance to defend the final.
Chase signs off in master style
RCB stalwart Virat Kohli once again lived up to his reputation on the biggest stage and produced a masterclass in his team's chase to clinch the IPL 2026 title. Displaying impeccable timing, composure and elegance, the veteran batsman remained unbeaten on 75 off just 42 balls. Kohli's innings contained nine fours and three sixes at an impressive pace of 178.57. He scored freely around the field, mixing calculated aggression with trademark precision to keep the goal firmly in control. Appropriately, the former RCB skipper ended a brilliant innings with a six to seal the win and secure a memorable win for his team.
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