History has repeated itself! After breaking their 18-year title drought in 2025, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have successfully defended their crown by defeating the Gujarat Titans (GT) by 5 wickets in the IPL 2026 Final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Led by captain Rajat Patidar, RCB became back-to-back champions. In the final chase, it was the legendary Virat Kohli who anchored the innings with a spectacular, match-winning knock of 75* off 42 balls to take Bengaluru over the line.
IPL 2026 Final Short Scorecard
| Team | Score | Overs | Key Performers |
| Gujarat Titans | 155/8 | 20.0 | Washington Sundar 50*, Rasikh Dar 3/27 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru (W) | 161/5 | 18.0 | Virat Kohli 75 (42)* |
- Result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 5 wickets (with 12 balls remaining).
- Player of the Match: Virat Kohli (RCB).
- Player of the Tournament: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Rajasthan Royals).
Tournament Award Winners
Orange Cap Winner
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
The Rajasthan Royals prodigy capped off a breathtaking season by winning the Orange Cap and the Player of the Tournament award.
Purple Cap Winner
Kagiso Rabada
The Gujarat Titans speedster led the bowling charts to claim the Purple Cap for the 2026 season.
Final MVP
Virat Kohli
Delivered when it mattered most, smashing an unbeaten 75 to anchor RCB’s successful championship chase.
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