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Kohli celebrates as RCB takes early wickets against GT in IPL final

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 8:56 PM

Last updated May 31, 2026

Kohli celebrates as RCB takes early wickets against GT in IPL final

Summary

In the IPL 2026 final on May 31 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Royal Challengers Bengaluru capitalized on early breakthroughs against Gujarat Titans. Josh Hazlewood dismissed GT captain Shubman Gill for 10 runs in the third over, followed shortly by Bhuvneshwar Kumar's wicket of Sai Sudharsan. Virat Kohli's animated celebrations marked the moment, as he expressed his excitement after both dismissals, showcasing RCB's aggressive approach. With both teams vying for an IPL title, RCB aimed to maintain pressure on GT during the early stages of the match.

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By the Numbers

•RCB won the toss and elected to field.
•Hazlewood and Kumar claimed crucial early wickets.
•Kohli's celebrations energized the RCB squad.
•RCB aims to exert further pressure on GT after early success.
•The match is still in progress as both teams battle for victory.

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What they're saying

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Star batter Virat Kohli's electrifying celebrations were a highlight in the IPL 2026 final as Royal Challengers Bengaluru dominated Gujarat Titans early. Kohli's animated reactions to the dismissals of Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan, courtesy of Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar respectively, showcased RCB's aggressive intent from the outset in Ahmedabad.
— Yahoo Sports

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