Royal Challengers Bengaluru secure back-to-back IPL titles in 2026
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Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Royal Challengers Bengaluru defended their IPL title by defeating Gujarat Titans in the 2026 final at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. The victory marks RCB's second consecutive championship, confirming their transformation under captain Rajat Patidar, who led the team with strong performances throughout the season. Virat Kohli, RCB's leading run-scorer, played a crucial role in the final, scoring an impressive 75 not out. The team's depth and collaborative spirit were key factors in their success, with contributions from various players throughout the tournament.
- •RCB finished the season with nine wins in 14 league matches
- •Patidar scored 501 runs with a strike rate of 192.69
- •Kohli topped RCB's run charts with 657 runs
- •RCB defeated Gujarat Titans in both Qualifier 1 and the final
- •The final took place on June 1, 2026, at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium
- 6:12 PMYahoo Sports — RCB IPL 2026 title defence: With Virat Kohli, Bhuvneshwar Kumar at heart, Rajat Patidar delivers second straight crown
- 1:16 AMYahoo Sports — IPL 2026: How every piece of the puzzle fell into place for Royal Challengers Bengaluru
"Every major RCB win in IPL 2026 featured a different hero. Sometimes it was Kohli. Sometimes Patidar. Sometimes Padikkal. Sometimes David. Sometimes Krunal. Sometimes Bhuvneshwar. Sometimes it was the bowlers operating as a collective unit. That was the defining characteristic of this championship side. The first IPL trophy ended one of the league's longest waits. The second confirmed something even more important. Royal Challengers Bengaluru are no longer a franchise chasing history. They may w
"RCB completed a remarkable transformation by winning back-to-back IPL titles, defeating Gujarat Titans in the 2026 final after years of heartbreak. Rajat Patidar's side dominated the season with 11 wins, powered by a balanced squad rather than relying solely on Virat Kohli. Kohli led the batting with 675 runs, while Patidar, Devdutt Padikkal, Tim David and Krunal Pandya provided strong support.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 6:12 PMRCB IPL 2026 title defence: With Virat Kohli, Bhuvneshwar Kumar at heart, Rajat Patidar delivers second straight crown
RCB completed a remarkable transformation by winning back-to-back IPL titles, defeating Gujarat Titans in the 2026 final after years of heartbreak. Rajat Patidar's side dominated the season with 11 wins, powered by a balanced squad rather than relying solely on Virat Kohli. Kohli led the batting with 675 runs, while Patidar, Devdutt Padikkal, Tim David and Krunal Pandya provided strong support.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 1:16 AMIPL 2026: How every piece of the puzzle fell into place for Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Every major RCB win in IPL 2026 featured a different hero. Sometimes it was Kohli. Sometimes Patidar. Sometimes Padikkal. Sometimes David. Sometimes Krunal. Sometimes Bhuvneshwar. Sometimes it was the bowlers operating as a collective unit. That was the defining characteristic of this championship side. The first IPL trophy ended one of the league's longest waits. The second confirmed something even more important. Royal Challengers Bengaluru are no longer a franchise chasing history. They may w
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