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RCB eyes hat-trick of IPL titles under new owner Kumar Mangalam Birla

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 3:04 AM

Last updated Jun 1, 2026

RCB eyes hat-trick of IPL titles under new owner Kumar Mangalam Birla
Summary

Royal Challengers Bengaluru, under new principal owner Kumar Mangalam Birla, seeks a third consecutive IPL title after winning their second in a row. RCB defeated Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the IPL 2026 final in Ahmedabad. Virat Kohli led the team with an unbeaten 75 runs. The Aditya Birla Group will officially take over as RCB's owners from the 2027 season, after acquiring the franchise for $1.78 billion. Birla expressed optimism about the team's potential success in the next IPL season, highlighting the team's strong bond and performance.

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By the Numbers
  • •RCB won IPL 2026 by defeating Gujarat Titans by five wickets.
  • •Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 75 runs in the final.
  • •Kumar Mangalam Birla's Aditya Birla Group will take over RCB from IPL 2027.
  • •RCB aims for a hat-trick of titles next season after back-to-back wins.
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  • 3:04 AMYahoo Sports — 'I think so': New RCB owner Kumar Mangalam Birla eyes hat-trick of IPL titles after winning two trophies in a row
What they're saying
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Kumar Mangalam Birla's Aditya Birla Group will formally take over as RCB's principal owner from the IPL 2027 season.

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