Virat Kohli reflects on RCB's IPL 2026 triumph after defeating Gujarat Titans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 11:30 AM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secured their second consecutive IPL title by defeating Gujarat Titans by five wickets at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Virat Kohli played a crucial role, scoring an unbeaten 75 runs and completing the chase with the fastest T20 half-century of his career. In a social media post, Kohli expressed pride in the team's collective effort and emphasized the strength and depth of the squad throughout the season. He highlighted the contributions from various players, noting that multiple individuals earned Player of the Match awards during the tournament, showcasing the team’s overall talent and balance. Kohli’s performance and leadership were pivotal as RCB aimed to defend their title, following advice from Director of Cricket Mo Bobat to strive for back-to-back championships.
- •RCB defeats Gujarat Titans by five wickets in IPL 2026 final.
- •Virat Kohli scores an unbeaten 75 runs, hitting the winning runs.
- •Kohli celebrates the team's depth with multiple Player of the Match winners.
- •RCB focused on executing their game plan throughout the tournament.
- •Kohli acknowledges the pressure difference in this year's final.
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — 'We asked ourselves a question last year ... ': Virat Kohli's special post after RCB's IPL 2026 triumph
"Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured their second IPL title by defeating Gujarat Titans. Star batter Virat Kohli expressed his joy and pride in the team's historic achievement. He highlighted the collective effort and the squad's depth throughout the season. Kohli also spoke about adapting his game and the confidence the team gained.
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