The IPL 2026 Final Winner is Royal Challengers Bengaluru. RCB defeated Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on May 31, successfully defending the championship they had won the previous season.
Gujarat Titans scored 155/8 in 20 overs, with Washington Sundar carrying the innings through an unbeaten 50. RCB replied with 161/5 in 18 overs, led by Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 75 from 42 balls.
Kohli was named Player of the Match after staying at the crease until the winning runs were completed.
IPL 2026 Final: Quick Result
Detail | Result |
|---|---|
Final | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans |
Date | May 31, 2026 |
Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
Toss | RCB won and chose to field |
Gujarat Titans | 155/8 in 20 overs |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 161/5 in 18 overs |
Result | RCB won by 5 wickets |
IPL 2026 Winner | Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
Player of the Match | Virat Kohli |
Kohli’s Score | 75* off 42 balls |
IPL — Official RCB vs GT Final Match Centre
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Are IPL 2026 Champions
RCB entered the final with the opportunity to do something few IPL teams have managed: win the title in consecutive seasons.
They delivered.
Rather than relying on one dramatic final over, Bengaluru controlled long stretches of the match. Their bowlers kept Gujarat to 155 despite Washington Sundar’s resistance, before the batting unit made sure the chase never moved beyond control.
The five-wicket victory confirmed RCB as the IPL 2026 Final Winner and added another championship to the franchise’s record.
Gujarat Titans Score 155/8
Gujarat’s innings never really found the explosive start it needed.
RCB removed both openers early. Shubman Gill made 10 from eight balls, while Sai Sudharsan scored 12 from 12.
Jos Buttler also struggled to break free, making 19 from 23 deliveries before Krunal Pandya had him stumped.
That left Gujarat needing a recovery rather than building freely through the middle overs.
GT Batting Scorecard
Batter | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
Sai Sudharsan | 12 | 12 |
Shubman Gill | 10 | 8 |
Nishant Sindhu | 20 | 18 |
Jos Buttler | 19 | 23 |
Washington Sundar | 50* | 37 |
Arshad Khan | 15 | 6 |
Rahul Tewatia | 7 | 5 |
Jason Holder | 7 | 5 |
Rashid Khan | 7 | 3 |
Kagiso Rabada | 3* | 3 |
Total: 155/8 in 20 overs
IPL.com — RCB vs GT Final Full Scorecard
Washington Sundar Keeps Gujarat Alive
Washington Sundar played Gujarat’s most valuable innings.
He remained unbeaten on 50 from 37 deliveries, hitting five boundaries and holding one end together while wickets kept falling around him.
Sundar’s innings did not come at a spectacular strike rate, but in the circumstances it was crucial. Gujarat had lost too many wickets to attack recklessly, and without his contribution the total could have fallen well below 150.
Arshad Khan added a useful 15 from only six balls late in the innings, helping GT finish on 155.
Rasikh Salam Leads RCB’s Bowling
Rasikh Salam was Bengaluru’s leading wicket-taker in the final.
He returned figures of 3/27, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood claimed two wickets each.
Krunal Pandya also picked up an important wicket, dismissing Jos Buttler.
RCB Bowling Figures
Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
Jacob Duffy | 4 | 38 | 0 |
Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 4 | 29 | 2 |
Josh Hazlewood | 4 | 37 | 2 |
Rasikh Salam | 4 | 27 | 3 |
Krunal Pandya | 4 | 23 | 1 |
RCB’s attack did not allow Gujarat to build a long dominant partnership.
That mattered because a score around 155 gave Bengaluru’s batters a manageable chase despite the pressure of a final.
RCB Begin the Chase Aggressively
Royal Challengers Bengaluru did not approach 156 like a nervous final target.
Venkatesh Iyer and Virat Kohli attacked early, immediately reducing the required rate.
Venkatesh scored 32 from 16 balls, including four boundaries and two sixes.
His quick start allowed Kohli to settle into the innings without allowing Gujarat’s bowlers to create sustained pressure.
By the time Venkatesh was dismissed, RCB had already built a strong platform.
Virat Kohli’s 75* Wins the Final
The final belonged to Virat Kohli.
Kohli remained unbeaten on 75 from 42 balls, hitting nine fours and three sixes at a strike rate of 178.57.
He did not simply produce the highest score of the chase. He stayed through a period in which Gujarat threatened to fight back with wickets.
RCB lost Devdutt Padikkal cheaply, while captain Rajat Patidar and Krunal Pandya also departed during the chase.
Kohli remained there.
That stability prevented Gujarat from turning a few wickets into a collapse.
The official IPL match centre named Kohli Player of the Match for the unbeaten 75.
IPL — Official Final Result and Player of the Match
RCB Batting Scorecard
Batter | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
Venkatesh Iyer | 32 | 16 |
Virat Kohli | 75* | 42 |
Devdutt Padikkal | 1 | 4 |
Rajat Patidar | 15 | 13 |
Krunal Pandya | 1 | 2 |
Tim David | 24 | 17 |
Jitesh Sharma | 11* | 14 |
Total: 161/5 in 18 overs
Gujarat Briefly Find a Way Back
The chase was comfortable overall, but Gujarat did create one period of uncertainty.
Rashid Khan removed Rajat Patidar and Krunal Pandya and finished with 2/25 from four overs.
Those wickets briefly gave GT a chance to put pressure on Bengaluru’s middle order.
Tim David responded with 24 from 17 balls, while Kohli stayed composed at the other end.
Once that partnership settled, Gujarat’s opportunity began to disappear.
GT Bowling Figures
Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
Mohammed Siraj | 4 | 36 | 1 |
Kagiso Rabada | 3 | 44 | 1 |
Jason Holder | 2 | 16 | 0 |
Rashid Khan | 4 | 25 | 2 |
Arshad Khan | 4 | 32 | 1 |
Prasidh Krishna | 1 | 7 | 0 |
Rashid was the pick of Gujarat’s attack, but GT simply did not have enough runs to defend once RCB had made such a strong start.
How RCB Won the IPL 2026 Final
RCB’s victory was built on four straightforward advantages.
1. Early Wickets
Gill and Sudharsan were both removed before either could take control of the innings.
2. Gujarat Never Produced a Big Partnership
Washington Sundar fought hard, but RCB kept removing his partners.
3. Venkatesh Gave RCB a Fast Start
His 32 from 16 meant Bengaluru did not have to chase aggressively under pressure later.
4. Kohli Stayed Until the End
The most important factor was Kohli’s ability to remain unbeaten and control the chase even when wickets fell around him.
RCB Successfully Defend Their IPL Crown
Winning one IPL title is difficult. Successfully defending it is rarer.
RCB’s 2026 victory came after they had already won the previous season, putting the franchise among a small group of teams to claim consecutive IPL championships.
IPL’s season records list Royal Challengers Bengaluru as the 2026 winner and also identify Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as Player of the Series. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="1"}
For a franchise that spent years chasing its first championship, the conversation had changed dramatically: RCB were no longer trying to prove they could win one—they had now done it twice in succession.
RCB’s Road to the Final
Royal Challengers Bengaluru completed the league stage with nine wins from 14 matches and finished first with 18 points and a +0.783 net run rate.
They then met Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1.
RCB dominated that contest, scoring 254/5 before dismissing Gujarat for 162.
The 92-run victory sent Bengaluru directly into the final.
IPL — RCB vs GT Qualifier 1 Match Report
Gujarat’s Route Back to the Final
Gujarat Titans had another opportunity after losing Qualifier 1.
They faced Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2.
Rajasthan scored 214/6, but Gujarat chased the target in 18.4 overs, reaching 219/3.
Captain Shubman Gill starred with 104 from 53 balls, while Sai Sudharsan added 58.
That seven-wicket victory earned GT a rematch with RCB in the final.
IPL — GT vs RR Qualifier 2 Match Report
IPL 2026 Final Key Performers
Player | Performance |
|---|---|
Virat Kohli | 75* off 42 |
Venkatesh Iyer | 32 off 16 |
Washington Sundar | 50* off 37 |
Tim David | 24 off 17 |
Rasikh Salam | 3/27 |
Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 2/29 |
Josh Hazlewood | 2/37 |
Rashid Khan | 2/25 |
IPL 2026 Final Winner: Final Result
Gujarat Titans — 155/8 in 20 overs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru — 161/5 in 18 overs
RCB won by five wickets with 12 balls remaining.
IPL 2026 Final Winner: Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Player of the Match: Virat Kohli — 75 off 42 balls*
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the IPL 2026 Final Winner?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru won IPL 2026 after defeating Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the final.
What was the IPL 2026 final score?
Gujarat Titans scored 155/8 in 20 overs. RCB reached 161/5 in 18 overs.
Who was Player of the Match?
Virat Kohli was Player of the Match after scoring an unbeaten 75 from 42 balls.
How many runs did Washington Sundar score?
Washington Sundar scored an unbeaten 50 from 37 balls for Gujarat Titans.
How many wickets did Rasikh Salam take?
Rasikh Salam took three wickets for 27 runs.
Who captained RCB in the IPL 2026 final?
Rajat Patidar captained Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Where was the IPL 2026 final played?
The final was played at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Did RCB win back-to-back IPL titles?
Yes. RCB successfully defended their previous championship by winning the 2026 title.
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