IPL Records Royal Challengers Bengaluru Win Over Gujarat Titans in Final
Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL 2026 title win became the biggest talking point after Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the IPL 2026 Final at Narendra Modi Stadium. Chasing 156, Bengaluru reached 161/5 in 18 overs to secure the championship in a commanding run chase.
The latest update from the IPL 2026 Final saw Bengaluru recover from a couple of middle-order setbacks before completing the chase with two overs to spare. A composed unbeaten innings from Virat Kohli anchored the victory.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL 2026 Title Win Powered by Kohli
After winning the toss and electing to field, Bengaluru restricted Gujarat Titans to 155/8 in 20 overs. Gujarat lost early wickets, with Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan departing inside the first four overs.
Despite the early collapse, Washington Sundar held the innings together with an unbeaten 50 off 37 balls. Late contributions from Arshad Khan, Rahul Tewatia and Rashid Khan helped Gujarat post a competitive total.
For Bengaluru, Rasikh Dar returned figures of 3/27, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood claimed two wickets each. The bowling effort proved decisive in limiting Gujarat's scoring opportunities.
IPL 2026 Final Match Details and Chase
Bengaluru's chase began aggressively through Venkatesh Iyer, who scored 32 from 16 deliveries. Although wickets of Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar and Krunal Pandya briefly slowed the innings, Kohli maintained control of the chase.
Kohli remained unbeaten on 75 from 42 balls, striking nine fours and three sixes. His innings ensured Bengaluru stayed ahead of the required rate throughout the contest.
A valuable contribution from Tim David, who scored 24, further strengthened the chase before Bengaluru crossed the target. Jitesh Sharma remained unbeaten at the finish as the side completed the run chase in the 18th over.
Gujarat Titans Bowling Effort Falls Short
Gujarat bowlers found some success through Rashid Khan, who picked up two wickets, while Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada and Arshad Khan took one wicket each.
However, the bowling attack struggled to contain Kohli's innings and Bengaluru's scoring rate during the middle overs. The inability to break the crucial partnership proved costly in the title clash.
IPL 2026 Final Result
The IPL 2026 Final ended with Royal Challengers Bengaluru securing a five-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans. The result was shaped by disciplined bowling, Washington Sundar's lone resistance for Gujarat, and Virat Kohli's match-winning unbeaten knock. The latest update from the tournament confirms Bengaluru as IPL 2026 champions after a comprehensive performance in Ahmedabad.