Royal Challengers Bengaluru Celebrates Back-to-Back IPL Titles

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has achieved back-to-back Indian Premier League titles, with Virat Kohli and captain Rajat Patidar leading the celebrations. A viral image of the duo hoisting golden stars symbolizes their triumphs. Following a commanding victory over Gujarat, RCB has solidified its status as a dominant force in Indian cricket, boasting multiple championships. The match highlights showcase key performances from both teams, culminating in RCB's impressive win. Discover more about this historic achievement and the team's journey in the IPL.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 1, 2026, 08:51 IST

Celebration of Success

Fans are once again in high spirits as the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has clinched consecutive Indian Premier League (IPL) championships. A now-famous image shows cricket superstar Virat Kohli alongside captain Rajat Patidar proudly lifting large golden stars, symbolizing their triumphs, as the celebrations continue after their second straight IPL victory.

Social Media Buzz

Following their impressive win against Gujarat in the final match on Sunday, the image resonated widely on social media. Each star signifies a championship win, encapsulating the essence of yet another remarkable season. The team's kit sponsor, PUMA, marked the occasion with a visual campaign titled, "Good Things Come in Pairs."

Establishing Dominance

With back-to-back IPL titles and two Women's Premier League championships, RCB has firmly positioned itself as a powerhouse in Indian cricket.

Match Highlights: RCB vs. Gujarat

In the final match, RCB opted to bat first, with Gujarat managing to score only 155 runs for 8 wickets in their 20 overs. Washington Sundar was the standout performer with the bat, scoring 50 runs off 37 balls, while Nishant Sindhu contributed 20 runs. RCB's bowlers, including Rasikh Dar Salam (3 wickets for 27 runs), Bhuvneshwar Kumar (2 for 29), and Josh Hazlewood (2 for 37), consistently took wickets.

RCB began their innings strongly, with a partnership of 62 runs between Venkatesh Iyer (32 runs off 16 balls) and Virat Kohli. Although Gujarat fought back, reducing RCB to 132 for 5 at one stage, Kohli's unbeaten 75 runs off 42 balls, featuring nine fours and three sixes, led RCB to victory with two overs remaining.

RCB's Achievements

This victory marks RCB's second IPL title and their fourth overall in Indian franchise cricket, which includes two Women's Premier League titles.