Kohli is champion again! Royal Challengers Bangalore defend their IPL crown
Jan Novak
Dailysports's expert
Royal Challengers Bangalore have successfully defended their Indian Premier League title, clinching the tournament’s coveted trophy for the second consecutive season.
In the IPL 2026 final, the Bangalore side battled to a narrow victory over Gujarat. The Titans, batting first, posted 155/8 in 20 overs, but Bangalore chased down the target with authority, finishing 161/5 in just 18 overs.
One of the true heroes of the final was the legendary Virat Kohli. Despite health struggles, the star batter delivered a sensational performance, notching up the fastest half-century ever seen in an IPL final. His efforts proved decisive in RCB’s triumph.
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This triumph marks a second straight IPL crown for Royal Challengers Bangalore, cementing the club’s place among the modern giants of cricket. The team once again demonstrated their championship mettle in the season’s ultimate showdown, reaffirming their status as reigning champions.
