RCB secures back-to-back IPL titles after defeating GT in final
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 7:34 AM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) celebrated their second consecutive IPL title after defeating Gujarat Titans (GT) by five wickets on June 1, 2026, at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Virat Kohli played a pivotal role, scoring an unbeaten 75 runs. The team engaged in lively celebrations, including dances by Kohli and Anushka Sharma, and team members wore special 'Once felt nice' T-shirts to mark the occasion. RCB's win makes them the third team to claim the IPL title in consecutive seasons, joining Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians. England football captain Harry Kane congratulated the team via social media after the victory.
- •RCB won their second IPL title on June 1, 2026.
- •Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 75 runs in the final.
- •The victory over GT occurred at Narendra Modi Stadium.
- •Team celebrated with dances and special commemorative shirts.
- •Harry Kane congratulated RCB and Kohli on social media.
- 7:34 AMYahoo Sports — 'One felt nice, we did it twice': Virat Kohli dons special T-shirt, dances with Anushka Sharma after RCB's IPL 2026 title win - WATCH
- 4:23 AMYahoo Sports — How RCB celebrated their second IPL title: Virat Kohli-Anushka dance, Krunal Pandya's dhol, 'Once Felt Nice' shirts and more
"Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured their second consecutive IPL title, defeating Gujarat Titans by five wickets. Virat Kohli, instrumental in the win with an unbeaten 75, celebrated joyfully with wife Anushka Sharma, wearing a special "we did it twice" T-shirt. Kohli highlighted the team's depth and confidence in their successful title defense.
"RCB won back-to-back IPL titles after they beat GT in the final of the IPL 2026 campaign.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 7:34 AM'One felt nice, we did it twice': Virat Kohli dons special T-shirt, dances with Anushka Sharma after RCB's IPL 2026 title win - WATCH
Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured their second consecutive IPL title, defeating Gujarat Titans by five wickets. Virat Kohli, instrumental in the win with an unbeaten 75, celebrated joyfully with wife Anushka Sharma, wearing a special "we did it twice" T-shirt. Kohli highlighted the team's depth and confidence in their successful title defense.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 4:23 AMHow RCB celebrated their second IPL title: Virat Kohli-Anushka dance, Krunal Pandya's dhol, 'Once Felt Nice' shirts and more
RCB won back-to-back IPL titles after they beat GT in the final of the IPL 2026 campaign.
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