RCB beat GT by five wickets to retain IPL title
RCB retained the IPL title with a five-wicket win over GT in the final. Kohli's unbeaten 75 anchored the chase while Patidar praised the coaching staff.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the IPL 2026 final at Narendra Modi Stadium, reaching 161 for five in 18 overs after restricting GT to 155 for eight.
Virat Kohli stayed unbeaten on 75 from 42 balls — nine fours and three sixes — while Bhuvneshwar Kumar took two for 29 and Rasikh Salam claimed three for 27.
Rajat Patidar credited head coach Andy Flower for shifting team culture and treating players as equals. He dedicated the win to victims of last year's stampede and said the focus now turns to a potential three-peat.
Filed under Virat KohliRoyal Challengers BengaluruGujarat TitansRajat PatidarAndy Flower
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- DevelopingJun 1, 2026 · CricHubb Desk
- ConfirmedJul 14, 2026 · CricHubb Desk