Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Gujarat Titans by five wickets on May 31, 2026, in Ahmedabad to retain the IPL 2026 title. Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 75 to seal the win.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Gujarat Titans by five wickets at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on May 31, 2026. Virat Kohli remained unbeaten on 75 off 42 balls with nine fours and three sixes to guide the chase.
Captain Rajat Patidar won the toss and elected to bowl. RCB bowlers struck early to restrict GT to 155 for eight. Washington Sundar remained not out on 50 but the total proved insufficient.
Kohli said after the match that the pressure was less than last year. Anushka Sharma's celebrations went viral on social media. Patidar dedicated the title to the victims of last year's Bengaluru stampede.
