Royal Challengers Bengaluru Triumph Again in IPL 2026 with Kohli's Stellar Performance

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru have made history by winning consecutive IPL titles, with Virat Kohli's remarkable performance leading the charge in the final against Gujarat Titans. This victory marks RCB's place among the elite teams in IPL history. Phil Salt and Suyash Sharma also played crucial roles in this championship run. Discover how RCB overcame challenges and secured their latest title in an exciting match recap.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 1, 2026, 12:00 IST

RCB Claims Back-to-Back IPL Championships

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have achieved a remarkable feat by winning consecutive Indian Premier League (IPL) titles. Phil Salt and Suyash Sharma have now joined an exclusive group of players who have celebrated three championship victories in a row, having previously lifted the trophy with Kolkata Knight Riders in 2024 before securing titles with RCB in 2025 and 2026.

In the IPL 2026 final held in Ahmedabad, RCB triumphed over Gujarat Titans (GT), successfully chasing down a target of 156 runs, thanks to a brilliant innings of 75 not out from Virat Kohli. This victory places RCB alongside the prestigious clubs of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI), both of which have also won back-to-back IPL championships.

Outstanding Contributions from Salt and Sharma

Phil Salt had an impressive IPL 2026 season, serving as both an opening batsman and wicketkeeper. He amassed a total of 202 runs across six matches, boasting an exceptional strike rate of 168.33. Over his IPL career, Salt has scored 1,258 runs in 40 matches at a remarkable strike rate of 174.48, including 12 half-centuries.

Suyash Sharma also made significant contributions during the 2026 season, taking 9 wickets in 12 matches with an economy rate of 9.21. In his overall IPL career spanning 39 matches, he has claimed 27 wickets at an average of 44.07.

Match Summary: RCB vs GT

In the final match, Gujarat Titans batted first, managing to score only 155 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their 20 overs. Washington Sundar was the standout performer for GT, scoring 50 runs off 37 balls, while Nishant Sindhu contributed 20 runs off 18 balls. RCB's bowlers, including Rasikh Dar Salam (3 wickets for 27 runs), Bhuvneshwar Kumar (2 wickets for 29 runs), and Josh Hazlewood (2 wickets for 37 runs), 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 GT fought back and reduced RCB to 132 for 5 at one stage, Kohli's unbeaten 75 runs off 42 balls, which included nine fours and three sixes, led RCB to victory with two overs remaining.