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RCB claims IPL title, setting new viewership record at final

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 6:21 PM

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

RCB claims IPL title, setting new viewership record at final

Summary

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won their second successive IPL title by defeating Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the final held at Ahmedabad. Gujarat scored 155/8, with Washington Sundar hitting 50 runs. RCB's Virat Kohli remained unbeaten on 75 runs, leading his team to victory with two overs to spare. The match attracted over 400 million viewers, making it the most-watched IPL match ever, contributing to a total of 1.2 billion viewers for the 2026 season, a 7% increase from the previous year.

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By the Numbers

•RCB defeats Gujarat Titans in IPL final for second consecutive title
•Gujarat scored 155/8; Sundar top-scored with 50 runs
•Kohli's unbeaten 75 guides RCB to victory
•Final attracted over 400 million viewers, a record for IPL
•2026 IPL season viewership reached 1.2 billion, up 7% year-on-year

Latest Updates

6:21 PMYahoo Sports — 400 million watched it: RCB-GT final becomes most-watched IPL match ever

What they're saying

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The season ended with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeating Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the final at Ahmedabad to win their second successive IPL title.
— Yahoo Sports

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