Kohli leads RCB to second straight IPL title with quick fifty
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 6:14 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
Royal Challengers Bangalore captured their second consecutive IPL title on May 31, 2026, with a five-wicket victory in the final. Virat Kohli recorded his fastest IPL fifty and highest playoff score, driving RCB's chase. The match concluded with two overs to spare. This win solidifies RCB's position as a dominant force in the league.
- •RCB won the IPL final on May 31, 2026.
- •Kohli hit his fastest IPL fifty in the match.
- •RCB achieved a five-wicket victory with two overs remaining.
- •The win marks RCB's second consecutive IPL title.
- 6:14 PMESPNcricinfo — Kohli, bowlers lead RCB to second straight IPL title
"Kohli chose this final to hit his fastest IPL fifty and his highest playoff score, leading a five-wicket win with two overs to spare
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