RCB Clinches IPL Title with Thrilling Victory Over Gujarat Titans

In an exhilarating final, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) emerged victorious against the Gujarat Titans, securing their first IPL title. Led by Virat Kohli's remarkable performance, RCB chased down a target of 156 runs with two overs to spare. Kohli's unbeaten 75 runs were pivotal, supported by key contributions from Venkatesh Iyer and Tim David. Despite a strong bowling effort from Gujarat's Rashid Khan, RCB's relentless batting proved too much. Discover more about this thrilling match and its standout moments.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 1, 2026, 00:02 IST

RCB Triumphs in IPL Final

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) celebrated their first IPL title by defeating the Gujarat Titans in a nail-biting final held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on May 31. RCB successfully chased down a target of 156 runs, securing victory with two overs remaining.

Virat Kohli, the former captain of RCB, played a pivotal role in the chase, scoring an impressive 75 runs off just 42 deliveries, which included 9 boundaries and 3 sixes, achieving a strike rate of 178.57. Venkatesh Iyer contributed significantly with 32 runs from 16 balls, while Tim David added 24 runs off 17 balls, providing essential support during the innings.

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— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) May 31, 2026

On the bowling side for Gujarat Titans, Rashid Khan was the standout performer, taking 2 wickets for 25 runs in his four-over spell, maintaining an economy rate of 6.20. Other bowlers like Arshad Khan (1/32), Mohammed Siraj (1/36), and Kagiso Rabada (1/44) also claimed wickets, but they were unable to halt the momentum created by Kohli and his teammates.