Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secured the IPL 2026 title with a comprehensive five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans (GT) in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, successfully defending their crown from the previous season.GT, after being asked to bat first by RCB captain Rajat Patidar, struggled to gain any momentum against a disciplined bowling attack.

The RCB pacers, led by Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, struck early blows by removing key batters including Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan inside the powerplay.Gujarat never fully recovered from the early setbacks and were restricted to a modest total of 155 for 8 in their 20 overs.

Washington Sundar provided the only significant resistance for GT, remaining unbeaten on 50 off 37 balls, while wickets fell consistently around him and the innings lost direction.In reply, RCB began their chase with intent.Virat Kohli anchored the innings superbly with an unbeaten 75 off 42 deliveries, while Venkatesh Iyer supported him with a brisk 32 off 16 balls.

Their partnership ensured RCB stayed ahead of the required rate despite brief resistance from GT spinner Rashid Khan, who dismissed Rajat Patidar and Krunal Pandya in quick succession.However, with Kohli still at the crease, RCB maintained control and steadily closed in on the target.The chase was completed with 12 balls to spare, sealing a comfortable five-wicket victory.The win sparked celebrations among a largely RCB-supporting crowd in Ahmedabad and marked a dominant end to their IPL 2026 campaign.