The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secured their second consecutive Indian Premier League (IPL) title by defeating Gujarat Titans (GT) by five wickets in the 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Captain Rajat Patidar expressed his joy, stating he felt 'superb' leading the team to victory. RCB restricted GT to 155 runs, with standout performances from bowlers like Rasikh Salam, who took 3 wickets for 27 runs, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who finished the season with 28 wickets. In response, RCB chased down the target with two overs to spare, thanks to Virat Kohli's impressive 75 runs off 42 balls. Patidar credited the team's success to effective planning and the consistent performance of the bowling unit throughout the season. He also acknowledged the support from fans and the mentorship of Dinesh Karthik, dedicating the win to the RCB supporters. This victory marks RCB's fourth title in Indian franchise cricket, including two Women's Premier League titles.