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Royal Challengers Bengaluru claim consecutive IPL titles in 2026

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 10:39 AM

Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru claim consecutive IPL titles in 2026

Summary

Royal Challengers Bengaluru successfully defended their IPL title, defeating Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the final held in Ahmedabad. Virat Kohli played a pivotal role, scoring an unbeaten 75 runs and earning the Player of the Match award. This victory marks RCB's second consecutive title and solidifies their place among IPL's elite franchises. Additionally, the season showcased standout performances from younger players, including Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who received multiple awards for his achievements. IPL 2026 is noted for breaking several records, making it one of the most explosive seasons ever.

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By the Numbers

•RCB secured their second consecutive IPL title on June 1, 2026.
•Virat Kohli scored 75 runs in the final, earning Player of the Match.
•Vaibhav Sooryavanshi won Emerging Player of the Season and more.
•IPL 2026 set numerous records, including the most runs scored in a season.
•RCB became the third team to win consecutive IPL championships.

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10:39 AMYahoo Sports — IPL 2026: RCB's historic title defence, Kohli's big-final heroics and Sooryavanshi's breakthrough - A season full of records

What they're saying

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru etched their name in history by winning their second consecutive IPL title in 2026, defeating Gujarat Titans. Virat Kohli's stellar performance earned him Player of the Match in the final, while teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi dominated with multiple individual awards, marking an explosive and record-laden season.
— Yahoo Sports

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