RCB Clinches Second Consecutive IPL Title in Thrilling Final Against GT
BCCI Secretary Celebrates RCB's Victory
Devajit Saikia, the Secretary of the BCCI, extended his congratulations to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for securing their second consecutive IPL championship after a five-wicket triumph over the Gujarat Titans (GT) in the final held in Ahmedabad. He also commended the remarkable performances of 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi throughout the season.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Record-Breaking Performance
The young batter from Bihar, Sooryavanshi, had an outstanding tournament with the Rajasthan Royals, amassing a total of 776 runs at an impressive strike rate of 237.30. At just 15 years and 65 days, he became the youngest player to win the Orange Cap, surpassing the previous record held by Sudharsan of Gujarat Titans, who won it at 23 years and 231 days in 2025.
BCCI's Outlook on IPL and Women's T20 World Cup
In a statement to the media, Saikia expressed, "This season has been fantastic... I hope fans enjoyed the IPL, and congratulations to RCB for their back-to-back victories. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is a promising talent with a bright future ahead. The BCCI is committed to supporting him in reaching the pinnacle of cricket."
Regarding the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup, he added, "This is a significant challenge ahead. The Women in Blue are performing well, and I hope they can replicate last year's success by clinching the ODI title again."
Anurag Thakur's Congratulations to RCB
BJP MP Anurag Thakur also congratulated the RCB team, led by Rajat Patidar, for their victory against the Titans. He remarked, "I commend RCB for winning the IPL for the second time in a row. Although the match took place in Ahmedabad, numerous RCB supporters were present. This victory is monumental in the realm of cricket... IPL stands as the premier cricket league, marking a significant achievement for the BCCI."
Summary of the IPL 2026 Final Match
In the IPL 2026 final, RCB opted to field first, restricting GT to a score of 155/8 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 (3/27), Bhuvneshwar Kumar (2/29), and Josh Hazlewood (2/37), consistently took wickets.
RCB began their chase strongly with a 62-run partnership between Venkatesh Iyer (32 runs off 16 balls) and Virat Kohli. Although GT fought back, reducing RCB to 132/5, Virat Kohli's unbeaten 75 runs off 42 balls led RCB to victory with two overs remaining. This win marks RCB's second IPL title and their fourth overall in Indian franchise cricket, which includes two Women's Premier League (WPL) titles.