RCB vs GT IPL 2026 Final Result: Virat Kohli’s Masterclass Helps Royal Challengers Bengaluru Lift Historic IPL Trophy

RCB vs GT IPL 2026 Final Result: Virat Kohli Finally Ends Bengaluru’s IPL Trophy Wait!

Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally created history in IPL 2026 after defeating Gujarat Titans by five wickets in a thrilling final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. After years of heartbreak, near misses, and emotional moments, RCB fans finally witnessed the dream moment as Virat Kohli guided Bengaluru to one of the biggest victories in IPL history.

Match Highlights

• Gujarat Titans – 155/8 (20 Overs)
• Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 161/5 (18 Overs)
• RCB won by 5 wickets
• Virat Kohli – 75 (42 balls)*
• Washington Sundar – 50 (37 balls)*
• Rasikh Salam Dar – 3 wickets
• Josh Hazlewood – 2 wickets
• Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 2 wickets
• Venkatesh Iyer – 32 off 16 balls
• Player of the Match: Virat Kohli

The biggest hero of the night was once again Virat Kohli, who produced a sensational unbeaten knock of 75 runs from just 42 balls. The RCB superstar smashed 9 boundaries and 3 sixes, controlling the chase perfectly under pressure during the IPL 2026 Final.

Earlier in the match, Gujarat Titans struggled to dominate against RCB’s disciplined bowling attack. Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill started positively, but Bengaluru bowlers kept picking up wickets at regular intervals. Rasikh Salam Dar’s brilliant spell of 3 wickets for 27 runs completely changed the momentum of the final.

Despite wickets falling around him, Washington Sundar remained unbeaten on 50 runs, helping Gujarat Titans reach 155/8 in 20 overs. However, the total proved insufficient against RCB’s confident batting lineup.

RCB started aggressively during the chase as Venkatesh Iyer smashed 32 runs from only 16 deliveries, giving Bengaluru a flying start inside the powerplay. Even after losing a few wickets in the middle overs, Virat Kohli stayed calm and controlled the innings beautifully.

One of the biggest turning points came when Rashid Khan dismissed Rajat Patidar and Krunal Pandya in quick succession. Gujarat Titans briefly looked back in the contest, but Kohli’s experience and composure completely shifted the pressure back onto GT bowlers.

The atmosphere inside the Narendra Modi Stadium became unforgettable as RCB moved closer to victory. Fans erupted emotionally when Virat Kohli completed the chase and finally brought the IPL trophy to Bengaluru after years of waiting.

Social media immediately exploded with trending topics like “RCB Champion,” “Virat Kohli IPL Trophy,” “RCB vs GT Final,” and “King Kohli”, making this one of the most talked-about IPL finals ever.

For Gujarat Titans, the defeat was disappointing after another impressive season. However, for Royal Challengers Bengaluru fans, IPL 2026 will forever be remembered as the season where their dream finally became reality.