The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secured a historic victory within the IPL 2026 Grand Final, defeating the Gujarat Titans (GT) by five wickets on the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, May 31. A disciplined bowling performance followed by a clinical batting display allowed the franchise to say consecutive Indian Premier League titles.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar won the toss and elected to field first under heavy evening dew. The choice proved correct because the Bengaluru pacers found early movement. Opening bowler Josh Hazlewood provided the initial breakthrough by dismissing the damaging Jos Buttler for 12.
Soon after, Bhuvneshwar Kumar removed Gujarat captain Shubman Gill for 28 runs, breaking the core of the Titans top order. Sai Sudharsan offered some resistance with a gradual 42 runs off 34 deliveries, but he struggled to speed up against high-quality spin.
All-rounder Krunal Pandya delivered a highly economical spell in the center overs, ending with excellent figures of two wickets for twenty-four runs in his 4 overs. A late cameo of 31 runs from Rahul Tewatia managed to push the Gujarat Titans to a modest total of 158/7 of their allotted 20 overs.
Listed below are some twitter reactions:
“Red. Gold. Glory. #RCB Creates History Again 🪷🙂🤩🎆🎆#WinnerRCB #Champions #RCB vs #GT#IPLFinal2026 pic.twitter.com/3ysoo9uo2g
— Simran Kaur (@SimranK15332929) May 31, 2026
“Ee sala cup 2 Number ” ❣️
“WE WON THE FINAL”
RCB VS GT 👿
CONGRATULATIONS #RCB🤘THANK YOU TEAM RCB#ViratKohli
& Venkii led with heart ❤Bhuvii , Rashikh & Hazelwood exploded with the ball 🔥
The dream…🏆 #RCBvsGT
#IPLFinal #IPL2026Final pic.twitter.com/pXAQaPdCbP
— Virat (@Viratsinghraana) May 31, 2026
Whole IPL teams prayed for GT’s win..but RCB had other plans! Defending Champions for a reason! 🤫🏆❤️
#RCBvsGT pic.twitter.com/vpeIUiBJAN
— Mugeshhh 🚩 (@Mugesh01757000) May 31, 2026
RCB vs GT: Virat Kohli scores fastest IPL fifty as Royal Challengers Bengaluru win second consecutive title#ViratKohli #RCB #IPL2026 #IPLFinal #RCBvsGT pic.twitter.com/VqNY1IZSlv
— JK Media (@jkmediasocial) May 31, 2026
1 vs 9 other teams 💀🔥
AURA of RCB >> ++++++bhai cannot imagine RCB is winning back 2 back trophies after 17yrs of long wait 🥹❤️ pic.twitter.com/3bliRXmV5x
— sizzu 🦋 (@Cricketpaglu45) May 31, 2026
#RCB again – The Champions for the second consecutive time!
GT gave a troublesome fight until the top. Commiserations to them. pic.twitter.com/vVBVRLkKNC
— Karundhel Rajesh (@karundhel) May 31, 2026
The final leap and yeah King 👑 kohli led his team to the victory, lifting the 🏆 again. 2nd title for RCB. ♥️🥹. Jersey no 18 ruled the finale🔥🤌
Champions RCB. That a six.
Ipl 2026 finale . RCB vs GT. pic.twitter.com/OudMCnpWYf— ishkari🍁 (@ishu_tales) May 31, 2026
Clinical Chase Seals the Championship
Chasing a goal of 159, Royal Challengers Bengaluru established a solid foundation. Veteran opening batsman Virat Kohli anchored the innings with a composed 46 runs off 38 balls, hitting 4 boundaries and a six. The team management also successfully introduced Phil Salt into the playing eleven, who scored a rapid 24 runs to take care of a high run rate through the Powerplay.
Although Gujarat’s premier spinner Rashid Khan claimed two quick wickets for 28 runs to create temporary tension, Rajat Patidar ensured there have been no further setbacks. Patidar played a captain’s knock, remaining unbeaten on 52 runs off 35 deliveries. He hit the winning runs within the nineteenth over, guiding RCB to 161/5 and securing the championship.
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