🏆 IPL 2026 FINAL
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans
RCB 161/5 (18 Overs)
GT 155/8 (20 Overs)
RCB Won By 5 Wickets
📍 Match Details
- Match: IPL 2026 Final
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
- Date: 31 May 2026
- Toss: RCB won the toss and elected to bowl first
- Result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 5 wickets
- Player of the Match: Virat Kohli
🔥 Match Summary
Royal Challengers Bengaluru successfully defended their IPL crown and became back-to-back champions after defeating Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 Final.
Gujarat Titans struggled in the powerplay after losing key wickets. Despite Washington Sundar’s fighting half-century, GT could only post 155/8 in 20 overs.
During the chase, Virat Kohli produced a masterclass innings of unbeaten 75 runs and guided RCB to victory with 12 balls remaining.
🏏 Gujarat Titans Innings – 155/8 (20 Overs)
| Batter | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Sundar | 50* | 37 |
| Jos Buttler | 31 | 24 |
| Shubman Gill | 14 | 10 |
| Sai Sudharsan | 11 | 9 |
Best Bowlers – RCB
| Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|
| Rasikh Salam | 3/27 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 2 Wickets |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 2 Wickets |
🏏 Royal Challengers Bengaluru Innings – 161/5 (18 Overs)
| Batter | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli* | 75* | 42 |
| Venkatesh Iyer | 32 | 16 |
| Tim David | 24 | 15 |
Best Bowlers – GT
| Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|
| Rashid Khan | 2 Wickets |
| Kagiso Rabada | 1 Wicket |
⭐ Key Highlights
- Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 75 runs.
- RCB won their second consecutive IPL title.
- Rasikh Salam delivered a match-winning bowling spell.
- Krunal Pandya dismissed Jos Buttler with a crucial breakthrough.
- Washington Sundar fought alone for Gujarat Titans.
- RCB chased the target in only 18 overs.
- Virat Kohli hit the winning six.
🏆 IPL 2026 Awards
| Award | Winner |
|---|---|
| Player of the Match | Virat Kohli |
| Orange Cap | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi |
| Purple Cap | Kagiso Rabada |
| Most Valuable Player | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi |
| Emerging Player | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi |
📊 Final Match Timeline
- 07:00 PM – Toss won by RCB
- 07:30 PM – GT batting starts
- 09:05 PM – GT finish on 155/8
- 09:25 PM – RCB chase begins
- 11:25 PM – Virat Kohli finishes match with a six
- 11:26 PM – RCB become IPL 2026 Champions
IPL 2026 Final: RCB vs GT Full Match Report, Scorecard, Highlights & Winner
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won IPL 2026?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru won IPL 2026.
Who was Player of the Match in IPL 2026 Final?
Virat Kohli won the Player of the Match award.
What was the final score of GT?
Gujarat Titans scored 155/8 in 20 overs.
How many runs did Virat Kohli score?
Virat Kohli remained unbeaten on 75 runs.
Where was IPL 2026 Final played?
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
Who won Purple Cap in IPL 2026?
Kagiso Rabada won the Purple Cap.
Who won Orange Cap in IPL 2026?
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi won the Orange Cap.