IPL 2026 Final RCB vs GT Post Match Presentation: Scorecard, Highlights, Winner & Full Analysis

Royal Challengers Bengaluru won their second IPL title as they beat Gujarat Titans in the Final of the Indian Premier League 2026. Royal Challengers Bengaluru opted to bowl first after winning the toss and the bowlers were excellent as they restricted Gujarat Titans to 155 at the end of the first innings. Chasing the target, RCB cruised the chase on the back of a half century from Virat Kohli who remained unbeaten to help his side clinch yet another title.

Gujarat Titans Innings – 155/8 (20 Overs)

• Washington Sundar - 50* (37)
• Shubman Gill - 10
• Sai Sudharsan - 12
• Jos Buttler -19

RCB Bowling

• Rasikh Salam Dar - 3/27
• Bhuvneshwar Kumar - 2/29
• Josh Hazlewood - 2 wickets
• Krunal Pandya - Economical spell

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Shubman Gill | GT captain

Definitely. If we would have got close to 180-190, it would have been a good match. First three four overs there is some movement for the fast bowlers and we lost momentum after losing a couple of early wickets. We gave away 15-20 runs in the powerplay. I think we were one of the best bowling sides in the tournament. After losing the first couple of games we came back. Very happy. We couldn't get over the line but there would have always been areas to improve even if we won the trophy.

Rajat Patidar | RCB captain:

It feels superb. When we came here there was a lot of memories of last year. I don't have words to express but feeling very good. It was clear planning. When we win the toss, it was easy to chase. The way Bhuvi, Hazlewood, Rasikh, KP Suyash and Shepherd, they bowled really well throughout the tournament. I never dreamt of becoming the captain of RCB and lifting the trophy. I think it was written. Grateful for that. We were slightly more confident than last year. Everywhere it felt like a home ground for us with the fans coming in.

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Virat Kohli | Player of the Match:

It's stuff that you dream of. Thought of this moment many times, to win the IPL and stand here. The kind of team you gives you the confidence to see off any kind of situation. Such is the demand of the sport today. You have these young players pushing you hard and asking you to get better. You need to get those 20-30 runs extra. I had to change my mindset, not so much by game, to get those runs. The target was to finish top of the table. A lot of people asked who we would prefer to play in the play. But we didn't care of the jersey in front of us. We are a professional group. They probably looked to get me out early but I had the confidence that even if I get out there is enough depth in the side to pull it off. There was total clarity and both of us wanted to strike. We had small targets in mind. Credit to Venkatesh as well. Stepped in and did a beautiful job. I always say that we don't have just 7 home games we have 14. GT are the home team here but probably 90% are RCB fans.