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Virat Kohli leads RCB to second straight IPL title with unbeaten 75

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 11:15 AM

Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Virat Kohli leads RCB to second straight IPL title with unbeaten 75

Summary

Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured their second consecutive IPL title by defeating Gujarat Titans in the 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Virat Kohli played a pivotal role, scoring an unbeaten 75 runs off 42 balls, earning him the Player of the Match award. This victory marked a significant achievement for Kohli, as it elevated him past Rohit Sharma for the most Player of the Match awards by an Indian player, totaling 22 accolades. RCB chased down Gujarat's score of 155/8, finishing with 161/5 in 18 overs, achieving the target comfortably with two overs to spare.

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By the Numbers

•RCB successfully defended their title, winning by five wickets.
•Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 75, leading the chase.
•Kohli surpassed Rohit Sharma in Player of the Match awards.
•Gujarat Titans posted 155/8 in their 20 overs.
•RCB reached 161/5 in just 18 overs.

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11:15 AMYahoo Sports — IPL 2026: Virat Kohli shines again with unbeaten 75, surpasses Rohit Sharma in elite list

What they're saying

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinched their second consecutive IPL title, defeating Gujarat Titans in the 2026 final. Virat Kohli, aged 37, starred with an unbeaten 75, earning Player of the Match and becoming the second-oldest recipient. This victory also saw Kohli surpass Rohit Sharma for the most Player of the Match awards by an Indian player.
— Yahoo Sports

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