Virat Kohli's Stellar Performance Leads RCB to IPL 2026 Victory
IPL 2026 Final: Kohli's 75* guides RCB to back-to-back titles
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won the IPL 2026 title, marking their second consecutive championship. Virat Kohli scored an impressive 75* off 42 balls, leading RCB to chase down 156 runs against Gujarat Titans in the final held in Ahmedabad.
- 01RCB secured the IPL 2026 title, becoming the third team to achieve back-to-back championships.
- 02Virat Kohli scored 75* runs off 42 balls, contributing significantly to RCB's victory.
- 03Harry Kane, a star footballer, praised Kohli's performance and congratulated RCB on their success.
- 04Kohli finished the tournament as the fourth-highest run-scorer with 675 runs at an average of 56.25.
- 05Gujarat Titans scored 155 runs, with Washington Sundar being the top scorer at 50*.
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) triumphed in the IPL 2026 final, securing their second consecutive title by defeating Gujarat Titans (GT) in Ahmedabad. Led by Virat Kohli's stellar performance, who scored 75 runs off 42 balls, RCB chased down a target of 156 runs with two overs to spare. Kohli reflected on the team's determination to repeat their previous year's success, stating, 'We asked ourselves a question last year- can we go back to back? Here we are again.' RCB's victory places them alongside Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI) as the only teams to win back-to-back IPL titles. Kohli's performance was complemented by Venkatesh Iyer, who contributed 32 runs, while GT struggled to reach 155/8 in their innings. Kohli concluded the tournament as the fourth-highest run-scorer, amassing 675 runs in 16 matches, further solidifying his status as a key player in the league.
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RCB's victory boosts local pride and engagement in cricket within Bengaluru.
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