On May 31, the 2026 Indian Premier League culminated in a dramatic finale between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
RCB were intent on defending their crown, while GT aimed to secure a second title since 2022.
Match Summary
RCB secured a 5‑wicket victory, clinching their second consecutive IPL title.
GT, cast by Rajat Patidar, elected to bowl first but struggled to accelerate on a slow pitch, scoring 155/8 in 20 overs. Washington Sundar led the run chase with a resilient 50* off 37 balls. Rasikh Salam Dar’s 3/27, along with support from Bhuvneshwar Kumar (2/29) and Krunal Pandya’s economical spell, contained the opposition.
In the chase, RCB stumbled early but Virat Kohli delivered a match‑winning performance, scoring an unbeaten 75 off just 42 balls—his fastest IPL fifty. Strong innings from the middle order pushed RCB to 161/5 in 18 overs, securing the win.
Kohli earned the Player of the Match accolade. Captain Patidar lifted the trophy amid jubilant cheers, with the chant “Ee Sala Cup Namde” echoing throughout the stadium.
Key Performers
• Virat Kohli – 75* (42)
• Rasikh Salam Dar – 3/27 (4 overs)
Season Awards and Prize Money
• Winners (RCB) – Rs 20 crore
• Runners‑up (GT) – Rs 12.5 crore
• Orange Cap – Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (776 runs, Rs 10 lakh)
• Purple Cap – Kagiso Rabada (29 wickets, Rs 10 lakh)
• MVP – Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (436.5 points, Rs 15 lakh)
Additional awards include Most Fours, Most Sixes, Super Striker, Most Dot Balls, Catch of the Season, Emerging Player, Pitch and Ground Awards, and Fair Play Award (Punjab Kings).