00:10Royal Challengers Bangaluru once again ruled the IPL stage as they defeated Gujarat Titans
00:17by five wickets in the IPL 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
00:23Chasing 1.56 for victory, RCB rode on a sensational unbitten knock from Virat Kohli to lift their
00:31second consecutive IPL title and continue their dominance in the tournament.
00:43When the pressure was at its highest, Virat Kohli delivered another memorable innings.
00:49The star batter remained unbitten on 75 runs from just 42 balls and anchored the chase from
00:56start to finish. He also smashed the fastest 50 of his IPL career, putting Gujarat's bowlers
01:02under pressure right from the beginning. Kohli's composure and attacking intent ensured RCB never
01:08lost control of the chase. Opening alongside Venkatesh Ayer, Kohli gave RCB a flying start.
01:16The duo added valuable runs in the power play and laid the perfect platform for the middle
01:22order. Even when wickets fell at regular intervals, Kohli stayed calm and kept the scoreboard moving.
01:28He eventually finished the match with a six, sparking massive celebrations in the RCB camp.
01:41The victory was built on a disciplined bowling performance earlier in the evening.
01:46After winning the toss, RCB captain Rajat Patidar opted to bowl first, a decision that proved spot-on.
01:54Gujarat Titans struggled to build partnerships as RCB bowlers kept striking at regular intervals.
02:02Shabman Gill and Sai Sudharsan failed to make a significant impact, putting GT under pressure early.
02:09Rasik Salamdar emerged as the star with the ball, picking up three crucial wickets and breaking the
02:15backbone of Gujarat's middle order. Bhuvaneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazelwood and the rest of the attack
02:21also chipped in with important breakthroughs. While most GT batters struggled, Washington Sundar
02:36stood tall with a fighting unbitten half-century. He played some important shots in the death overs
02:41and helped Gujarat reach 155 by 8 in their 20 overs. Rashid Khan also contributed briefly,
02:49but the Titans never managed to find the momentum required in a final. Despite Sundar's efforts,
02:56the total looked below par on a batting-friendly Ahmedabad surface. RCB's bowlers executed their
03:02plans brilliantly and ensured GT never crossed the 160-run mark.
03:16RCB skipper Rajat Patidar added another major achievement to his growing captaincy record.
03:22After leading Bangaluru to the title last season, he successfully guided the franchise to back-to-back
03:29championships. The win further strengthened RCB's status as one of the strongest teams of the modern
03:35IPL era. The celebrations began immediately after the winning runs were scored, with players rushing
03:42onto the field to congratulate Kohli. For the RCB faithful, it was another unforgettable night filled
03:49with joy, pride and championship glory. As the IPL 2026 season came to an end,
03:56one story stood above all others, Virat Kohli once again rising to the occasion and leading Royal
04:02Challengers Bangaluru to another historic title triumph.
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