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Kohli Masterclass Leads Bengaluru to IPL Title Defence in Style
Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 75 off 42 balls as RCB sealed its second IPL title with a five-wicket win, officials said.
- On Sunday, May 31, 2026, Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured its second Indian Premier League title by defeating Gujarat Titans by five wickets at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
- Defending champion Royal Challengers Bengaluru restricted Gujarat Titans to 155-8, as medium pacer Rasikh Salam Dar claimed 3-27, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood each took two wickets.
- Virat Kohli anchored the successful chase with an unbeaten 75 off 42 balls, reaching his fastest-ever tournament half-century in just 25 deliveries with nine fours and three sixes.
- With this victory, Royal Challengers Bengaluru became the third franchise to win successive Indian Premier League titles, following Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians .
- Despite a valiant 50 off 37 balls from Washington Sundar, Gujarat Titans' batting lineup struggled to build momentum, with Sundar the only significant contributor in an otherwise misfiring effort.
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Kohli fulfils dream with title-winning stroke as Bengaluru retain IPL title
AHMEDABAD, May 31 : Virat Kohli fulfilled a long-held dream after he lofted the ball for a six to seal a memorable victory as Royal Challengers Bengaluru retained their Indian Premier League title on Sunday.Kohli cut a composed figure after Bengaluru's five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi
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The Independent (US)Virat Kohli leads Bengaluru to 5-wicket win over in Indian Premier League final
With their first title in 2025, Bengaluru became only the third side to win successive IPL titles
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