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Virat Kohli leads RCB to second consecutive IPL title against GT

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 7:15 PM

Last updated May 31, 2026

Virat Kohli leads RCB to second consecutive IPL title against GT

Summary

Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured their second consecutive IPL title by defeating Gujarat Titans by five wickets in Ahmedabad on May 31, 2026. Chasing a target of 156 runs, Virat Kohli played a standout innings, scoring an unbeaten 75 off 42 balls. Kohli's 25-ball half-century set a record for the fastest of his IPL career. After facing a mid-season challenge, RCB regained confidence with strong team performances and topped the league stage, which set them up for the victory in the final.

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By the Numbers

•RCB chased 156 runs with 12 balls remaining.
•Kohli's innings included 68th IPL half-century.
•RCB topped the league stage before the finals.
•The team regained confidence after a mid-season wobble.
•Kohli praised the team's balanced contributions throughout the season.

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7:15 PMYahoo Sports — 'It didn't feel like the same pressure': Virat Kohli reveals the difference between RCB's IPL 2025 and 2026 title wins

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Following RCB’s back-to-back IPL final victory over GT, Virat Kohli opens up on breaking the pressure cycle and trusting his squad’s deep roster.
— Yahoo Sports

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