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Royal Challengers Bengaluru chase down modest target to retain IPL title

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 8:57 AM

Last updated Jun 6, 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru chase down modest target to retain IPL title

Summary

Royal Challengers Bengaluru successfully chased 156 runs set by Gujarat Titans to win the 2026 IPL final, played on June 6. Despite a record-breaking season that saw 27,450 runs and 1,426 sixes in total, the final produced only 316 runs, sparking discussions about scoring trends in IPL finals. Historically, finals have averaged more runs than regular matches, but recent games indicate a potential shift towards lower scores, with five out of the last nine finals falling below the season's scoring average. The match concluded with Bengaluru comfortably securing the title.

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By the Numbers

•Royal Challengers Bengaluru chased down 155/8 set by Gujarat Titans.
•Final played on June 6, 2026, in IPL history.
•The match had a combined total of 316 runs.
•Bengaluru retained their title with this victory.
•Recent finals trend suggests lower scoring compared to earlier seasons.

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8:57 AMYahoo Sports — Record runs, record sixes, modest final: Explaining IPL 2026's biggest contradiction

What they're saying

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After a season that rewrote IPL batting records - 27,450 runs, 1,426 sixes, 65 scores of 200-plus and nine successful 220-plus chases - the 2026 final produced a modest aggregate of 316 runs. Was it an anomaly or part of a larger trend? The TOI Data Desk analysis of all 19 IPL finals reveals that the belief that finals are traditionally low-scoring is largely a myth. Yet recent seasons suggest title deciders may be gradually trending below the scoring pace set during the league stage.
— Yahoo Sports

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