In a commanding performance, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) clinched their second consecutive Indian Premier League (IPL) title by defeating Gujarat Titans by five wickets at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Virat Kohli was instrumental in the victory, scoring an unbeaten 75 runs off 42 balls, including nine fours and three sixes. His innings featured the fastest half-century of his IPL career, achieved in just 25 balls. RCB's bowlers set the tone early, restricting Gujarat Titans to a modest total of 155 runs. Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar each took two wickets, while Rasikh Salam excelled with figures of 3-27. Despite a fighting 50 from Washington Sundar, the Titans struggled with shot selection and failed to build significant partnerships, ultimately falling short. RCB's successful chase was marked by a brisk start, with Kohli and Venkatesh Iyer contributing significantly to the score, ensuring a comfortable win with two overs to spare.