Royal Challengers Bengaluru secures back-to-back IPL titles after defeating Gujarat Titans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 7:09 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Royal Challengers Bengaluru won their second consecutive IPL title by defeating Gujarat Titans in the 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. RCB captain Rajat Patidar commended Virat Kohli's pivotal role throughout the tournament, particularly his unbeaten 75 in the final. With this victory, RCB joins Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians as the only franchises to achieve back-to-back championships in IPL history. Patidar, who scored over 500 runs this season, credited Kohli for mentoring younger players and emphasized the team's strategic focus on chasing after assessing match conditions.
- •RCB defeats Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 final
- •Patidar praises Kohli's impact and mentorship
- •This is RCB's second straight IPL title
- •Kohli scored an unbeaten 75 in the final
- •Patidar acknowledged team's focus on solid bowling strategies
- 7:09 AMYahoo Sports — 'What a player': England football captain Harry Kane's special post for Virat Kohli and RCB
"Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured their second consecutive IPL title, defeating Gujarat Titans in the 2026 final. England captain Harry Kane congratulated Virat Kohli and RCB on their historic back-to-back championship wins. Skipper Rajat Patidar also joined an elite list of captains to achieve this feat, crediting Kohli for his support.
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