Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the IPL 2026 title by beating Gujarat Titans in the final at Ahmedabad. RCB chased 156 runs and finished the match in 18 overs with 5 wickets in hand. Virat Kohli stayed unbeaten on 75 and played the main role in the chase.
RCB had a shaky moment when they slipped to 91/4. Rashid Khan took two quick wickets and gave GT hope. But Kohli stayed calm and controlled the chase.
RCB’s bowlers set up the win. Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar destroyed GT’s top order in the powerplay. Gill and Sai Sudharsan both fell early. GT still reached 155/8 thanks to Washington Sundar’s unbeaten 50. But it was not enough on a good chasing pitch.
In the chase, Kohli started aggressively and then switched to a steady approach. He rotated strike and kept control with Tim David. He also brought up his fastest IPL fifty in 25 balls. RCB crossed the finish line when Kohli hit a six off Arshad Khan. That shot sealed their second IPL title in a row.
This win gave RCB back-to-back championships, with Kohli finishing the chase in style.
IPL teams who won IPL trophy back to back
Chennai Super Kings (2010 & 2011)
Chennai Super Kings became the first dominant team in IPL history with back-to-back titles in 2010 and 2011 under MS Dhoni.
In the 2010 final, CSK scored 168/5 against Mumbai Indians. Their bowlers then controlled the game and kept MI to 146/9. CSK won by 22 runs and lifted their first IPL trophy.
In 2011, they were even stronger. CSK made 205/5 in the final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The bowlers again did their job and bowled RCB out for 147. CSK won by 58 runs and successfully defended their title.
These wins made CSK the first team to win two IPL titles in a row. It also set them as one of the most consistent teams in the early IPL years.
In 2012, they came close to a third straight title. But Kolkata Knight Riders beat them in the final and stopped the three-peat.
Mumbai Indians (2019 & 2020)
Mumbai Indians dominated the IPL under Rohit Sharma. And especially with their 2019 and 2020 title wins.
In the 2019 final, MI scored 149/8 against Chennai Super Kings. The match went down to the last ball. CSK needed just 2 runs, but Lasith Malinga dismissed Shardul Thakur LBW on the final delivery. MI won by 1 run in one of the closest finals ever.
In 2020, MI carried that winning form into the UAE season. They chased 157 against Delhi Capitals. Rohit Sharma played a key knock of 68 runs. MI won comfortably by 5 wickets with over an over left.
With these wins, Mumbai Indians became the first team to win 5 IPL titles.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (2025 & 2026)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally changed their story with back-to-back IPL titles in 2025 and 2026.
In 2025, RCB won their first ever IPL trophy. They beat Punjab Kings in the final and ended an 18-year wait. It was their biggest breakthrough moment after years of near misses.
In 2026, they defended the title against Gujarat Titans. GT were restricted to 155/8 because of strong bowling, especially Rasikh Dar who took 3/27.
RCB then chased the target with control. Virat Kohli scored 75 not out off 42 balls. Venkatesh Iyer supported well with a quick 32 off 16 balls.
RCB won the match by 5 wickets and became back-to-back champions. It marked a full shift for the franchise from long-time underachievers to a winning team.
Virat Kohli Called IPL Final Win a Dream Come True After RCB’s Second Straight Title
Virat Kohli said the IPL final win was a moment he had dreamed about for years. He said finishing the chase himself had always been a personal wish. He played an unbeaten 75 in the final against Gujarat Titans. His innings helped RCB win by 5 wickets and secure their second straight IPL title.
Kohli said he felt calm during the chase. He said the team gave him confidence in every situation, so he knew what needed to be done. He also shared that he and Venkatesh Iyer planned to attack early in the powerplay. They wanted to take control of the game quickly.
Kohli said he changed his mindset over the years. He now plays more aggressively because younger players have raised the standard of batting. He also praised RCB’s team balance. He said it was not a one-man effort and many players stepped up through the season.
He mentioned bowlers like Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jacob Duffy, Krunal Pandya, and Rasikh Salam Dar for their impact. Kohli also thanked fans, saying it felt like RCB had support even in an away stadium.
FAQs
Q. Who won IPL 2026 final?
A. Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Gujarat Titans in the final.
Q. What was Virat Kohli’s performance in the final?
A. Virat Kohli scored 75 not out and guided RCB in the chase.
Q. What total did Gujarat Titans make in the final?
A. GT scored 155/8 with Washington Sundar making an unbeaten 50.
Q. How did RCB win the match?
A. They chased 156 in 18 overs with 5 wickets in hand.
Q. Which teams have won back-to-back IPL titles?
A. Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
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