RCB Makes History with Back-to-Back IPL Titles

Royal Challengers Bengaluru has etched its name in IPL history by winning the championship for the second consecutive year. Led by Rajat Patidar, RCB successfully chased a target of 156 runs against Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Former owner Vijay Mallya celebrated the victory on social media, while Virat Kohli's remarkable performance, scoring 75 runs, played a crucial role in the win. This victory marks a significant turnaround for RCB, who struggled for 17 seasons before claiming their second title. Discover more about this historic achievement and the key moments from the final match.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 31, 2026, 23:58 IST

RCB Secures Their Second IPL Championship

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has made a significant mark in IPL history by becoming the third franchise, following Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI), to successfully defend their title. The team, led by Rajat Patidar, achieved this feat by chasing down a target of 156 runs against Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Narendra Modi Stadium. After 17 seasons of striving without a championship, RCB has now claimed the IPL title twice. Former owner Vijay Mallya expressed his joy shortly after the victory, posting on social media, "RCB RCB….Congratulations Double back to back IPL Champions. Namma dodda Simhagulu roared loudly and made us all very proud. Very well done you beauties," on X.

RCB's bowlers executed their strategy flawlessly, limiting GT to a modest total of 155 runs. Rasikh Dar stood out with an impressive performance, taking 3 wickets, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood each contributed with 2 wickets.

Virat Kohli's Stellar Performance

Virat Kohli Drives RCB to Victory

Virat Kohli emerged as the standout player for RCB during the final, finishing with an unbeaten score of 75 runs off just 42 deliveries. Despite battling an injury that hampered his running, Kohli focused on boundary hitting, striking 9 fours and clearing the ropes three times. Notably, he achieved his fastest IPL fifty in this match, reaching the milestone in just 25 balls. Kohli, alongside Venkatesh Iyer, provided a rapid start, adding 62 runs for the first wicket in just 4.3 overs, with Iyer contributing 32 runs off 16 balls. Tim David also played a vital role, scoring 24 runs off 17 balls, while Kohli sealed the victory with a six off Arshad Khan on the last ball of the 8th over.