Ahmedabad, May 31 (KNS): Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) successfully defended their Indian Premier League title, defeating Gujarat Titans by six wickets in the IPL 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.

Chasing a competitive target, RCB produced a composed batting display with veteran batter Virat Kohli leading from the front. Kohli anchored the innings with a crucial half-century before guiding his side to victory in front of a packed crowd.

Earlier, Gujarat Titans posted a challenging total after their top-order batters made valuable contributions. However, RCB bowlers kept the scoring rate under control during the latter stages of the innings to restrict the opposition.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

The win marked RCB's second consecutive IPL crown and capped another impressive season for the Bengaluru franchise, which dominated the league stage and carried its momentum into the playoffs.

Captain Rajat Patidar praised his teammates for their consistency throughout the tournament, while Kohli's match-winning effort once again underlined his importance to the side on the biggest occasions.

The victory sparked celebrations among RCB supporters across the country as the franchise added another trophy to its growing legacy in the world's most popular T20 league.(KNS)