The final of IPL 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad will be etched in memory as one of the nights that ensured RCB’s establishment as one of the IPL legends, adding another major chapter to Narendra Modi Stadium IPL records.RCB secured their fifth wicket with ease, securing their second consecutive IPL title, after defeating Gujarat Titans by five wickets, the third team to do so in the history of the tournament after Chennai Super Kings (2010-11) and Mumbai Indians (2019-20). RCB bowlers had set the tone, and followed it up with style as they chased 156. In the final, these were the five best displays.
Virat Kohli — 75* off 42 Balls (Batting)
When Rashid Khan struck twice in the ninth over to leave RCB wobbling at 91 for 4, it needed a master to take the chase home, and Virat Kohli answered the call. Coming into the final in superb form, he held the innings together under pressure, finishing unbeaten on 75 off 42 balls, another reminder of the consistency behind Virat Kohli’s Orange Caps. His measured aggression ensured RCB sealed the title with two overs to spare.
| Stat | Value |
| Runs Scored | 75* |
| Balls Faced | 42 |
| Strike Rate | 178.57 |
Rasikh Salam, 3/27 in 4 Overs (Bowling)
The young pacer Rasikh Salam was RCB’s most potent weapon with the ball on the night. His four-over spell of 3 for 27 was the highlight of the bowlers, as he also picked off key GT players at key moments to throttle the innings. Rasikh was the most effective bowler in the final as he repeatedly got the right length to knock out the delivery for a mis-timed shot or nick-off.
| Stat | Value |
| Overs Bowled | 4 |
| Wickets Taken | 3 |
| Runs Conceded | 27 |
Bhuvneshwar Kumar — 2/29 in 4 Overs + Purple Cap Milestone (Bowling)
Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s performance in the final was as much about impact as it was about history, and his wicket-taking season keeps him close to the IPL Purple Cap winners list conversation. He removed the dangerous Sai Sudharsan inside the powerplay and cleaned up Jason Holder late to finish with figures of 2 for 29. In the process, Bhuvneshwar equalled Mohammed Shami’s record of 17 powerplay wickets in a single IPL season; a remarkable feat for the veteran seamer.
| Stat | Value |
| Overs Bowled | 4 |
| Wickets Taken | 2 |
| Runs Conceded | 29 |
Venkatesh Iyer — 32 off 16 Balls (Batting)
Despite picking up an injury early in his innings, Venkatesh Iyer played a blistering cameo that set the platform for Kohli’s masterclass. Opening alongside Kohli, Iyer launched GT’s attack from the first ball, smashing Kagiso Rabada, the frontrunner for the Purple Cap, for multiple boundaries. He scored 32 off just 16 deliveries before being caught at mid-on by Mohammed Siraj in the 4.3rd over.
| Stat | Value |
| Runs Scored | 32 |
| Balls Faced | 16 |
| Strike Rate | 200.00 |
Rajat Patidar — Sensational Running Catch + Captain’s Leadership (Fielding & Leadership)
In a match where the margin of victory could have been smaller, RCB captain Rajat Patidar’s contribution with the gloves, or rather without them, proved pivotal. In the third over, Josh Hazlewood drew Shubman Gill into an ill-advised drive, and Gill top-edged the ball into the air. Patidar sprinted back from mid-on and completed a fine running catch. It was the moment that changed the course of GT’s innings.
| Stat | Value |
| Player Dismissed | Shubman Gill |
| Bowler Assisted | Josh Hazlewood |
| Gill’s Score at Dismissal | 10 off 8 balls |
RCB retain the IPL title dominantly
Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the IPL 2026 Final at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, becoming only the third franchise to win back-to-back IPL titles, joining CSK and Mumbai Indians in that elite group.
- Virat Kohli’s match-winning 75 anchored the chase* — With RCB under pressure at 91 for 4, Kohli’s unbeaten 75 off 42 balls at a strike rate of 178.57 steered the defending champions home with two overs to spare, confirming his status as the most reliable big-match batter in T20 cricket.
- Rasikh Salam and Bhuvneshwar Kumar dismantled GT’s batting — Rasikh’s 3/27 was the most incisive bowling spell of the night, while Bhuvneshwar’s 2/29 came loaded with history — He finished tied with Kagiso Rabada with 28 tournament wickets overall, matching Mohammed Shami’s record of 17 powerplay wickets in a single IPL season.
- Venkatesh Iyer’s explosive 32 off 16 balls set the foundation — Despite picking up an injury early on, Iyer attacked Kagiso Rabada fearlessly, powering RCB to 62 for 1 in just 4.3 overs and leaving Kohli with a straightforward platform to finish the chase comfortably.
- Rajat Patidar’s leadership and sharp catch proved decisive in the field. Patidar’s running catch off Hazlewood to remove GT captain Shubman Gill for just 10 runs was the turning point of GT’s innings, and his astute decision to field first after winning the toss gave RCB’s bowlers the ideal conditions to strangle GT to 155 for 8.
Conclusion
The IPL 2026 Final was a perfect display of a team playing cricket with clinical need, exactly as cricket fans had been wishing for. Kohli’s match-winning 75* and Rasikh’s trio of wickets in the bowling department were the highlight of the day but all three departments played a significant role in making RCB winners for the second time in a row. Everything fell into place for RCB on the world’s biggest T20 stage with Bhuvneshwar’s powerplay wizardry, Patidar’s mesmerising catch and Iyer’s explosive cameo.
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