Royal Challengers Bengaluru continued their dominance in the Indian Premier League by successfully defending their title and clinching the IPL 2026 trophy with a five-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.
With the triumph, RCB became only the third franchise in IPL history, after Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, to win back-to-back championships.
The Bengaluru side delivered a complete team performance, restricting Gujarat Titans to 155/8 before comfortably chasing down the target with five wickets in hand and two overs remaining.
Kohli Leads From The Front
Star batter Virat Kohli once again played a crucial role in the title-winning campaign, remaining unbeaten on 75 during the chase and guiding RCB to another memorable victory.
As celebrations erupted across the dressing room and team camp, actor Anushka Sharma shared a special glimpse of the victorious atmosphere through her Instagram Stories.
One of the highlights was Kohli sporting a commemorative T-shirt carrying the message:
“One felt nice, we did it twice.”
The slogan perfectly captured RCB’s achievement of defending their IPL crown and creating a new chapter in the franchise’s history.
Celebrations Continue Late Into The Night
Videos released by RCB showed jubilant scenes from the celebrations, with Kohli seen dancing alongside batting coach Dinesh Karthik as players and support staff marked the historic achievement.
The victory was particularly satisfying for the franchise, which topped the league stage and consistently displayed quality cricket throughout the tournament.
Kohli Praises Team Effort
Speaking after the final, Kohli highlighted the collective strength of the squad and the confidence within the dressing room.
“We’ve had to wait for so long and then just to have a group of guys where you feel like you’re stepping onto the ground, you don’t need to be the one to step up every time,” he said.
Comparing the pressure of this year’s final to the previous season, Kohli added that the team’s belief and consistency were key factors behind their success.
“I said to a few of the boys that it doesn’t feel like the same pressure as last year. We knew what kind of ability we have in the group. We topped the table for a reason and if we executed our plans, we knew we were the best team in the competition.”
A Clinical Championship Campaign
RCB’s IPL 2026 campaign was marked by consistency, composure and maturity. Finishing at the top of the league standings, the team carried its momentum into the playoffs and ultimately lifted the trophy once again.
Reflecting on the season, Kohli credited the squad’s balance and experience.
“The maturity, the composure of the guys just showed through again tonight. It was a clinical performance throughout the tournament,” he said.
As RCB fans celebrate another historic title, Anushka Sharma’s candid post and Kohli’s heartfelt words have become some of the most memorable moments from a night Bengaluru supporters will cherish forever.
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