Gujarat Titans vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Who Won IPL 2026 Final? Full Scorecard, Highlights and Match Report
Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 final. Check the full scorecard, Virat Kohli's innings, highlights and records.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru successfully defended their Indian Premier League title after defeating Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the IPL 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
The highly anticipated Gujarat Titans vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru final attracted millions of cricket fans worldwide as both teams aimed to secure their second IPL championship. However, it was RCB who emerged victorious thanks to a brilliant unbeaten knock from Virat Kohli and a disciplined bowling performance.
Who Won IPL 2026?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru won IPL 2026 by defeating Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the final.
Chasing a target of 156 runs, RCB reached 161/5 in just 18 overs, securing their second consecutive IPL title and becoming only the third franchise in tournament history to successfully defend the championship.
Gujarat Titans Innings: 155/8 (20 Overs)
After being asked to bat first, Gujarat Titans struggled to build momentum as RCB's bowling attack struck early.
Captain Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan were dismissed during the powerplay, putting pressure on the middle order. Washington Sundar played a fighting innings and remained unbeaten with 50 runs from 37 deliveries, but Gujarat Titans could only manage 155/8 in their allotted 20 overs.
Top Gujarat Titans Performers
- Washington Sundar – 50* (37)
- Rashid Khan – Useful late contribution
- Kagiso Rabada – Strong season overall
Best RCB Bowlers
- Rasikh Dar – 3 wickets
- Josh Hazlewood – 2 wickets
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 2 wickets
RCB Chase: Virat Kohli Takes Control
Royal Challengers Bengaluru started aggressively during the chase.
Venkatesh Iyer scored a quick 32 runs while Virat Kohli anchored the innings perfectly. Kohli reached his fastest IPL fifty and remained unbeaten on 75 runs from 42 balls, finishing the match with a six.
Tim David also played a valuable role in the middle overs, helping RCB maintain the required run rate.
RCB Batting Highlights
- Virat Kohli – 75* (42)
- Venkatesh Iyer – 32 (16)
- Tim David – Important finishing contribution
Match Summary
TeamScore
Gujarat Titans
155/8 (20)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
161/5 (18)
Result
RCB won by 5 wickets
Virat Kohli Wins Player of the Match
Virat Kohli was named Player of the Match for his unbeaten 75-run knock in the IPL 2026 final.
The veteran batter once again delivered on the biggest stage, guiding RCB to another championship and strengthening his legacy as one of the greatest players in IPL history.
IPL 2026 Purple Cap Winner
Although Gujarat Titans fell short in the final, Kagiso Rabada finished the season as the leading wicket-taker and won the Purple Cap with 29 wickets. He edged out RCB pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who finished with 28 wickets.
What This Means for RCB
After winning their maiden IPL title in 2025, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have now established themselves as one of the strongest teams in the competition by winning back-to-back championships.
Under captain Rajat Patidar and coach Andy Flower, RCB have transformed into a consistent title-winning side.
Final Verdict
The Gujarat Titans vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL 2026 final delivered everything fans expected. While Gujarat Titans enjoyed another impressive season, it was Virat Kohli and RCB who held their nerve in the title clash.
With an unbeaten 75 from Kohli and a dominant bowling display, Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Gujarat Titans by five wickets to become IPL 2026 champions and successfully defend their crown.