Who Won Yesterday’s RCB vs GT IPL 2026 Final Match?

The much-awaited TATA IPL 2026 final between the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and the Gujarat Titans delivered an exciting contest for cricket fans. The match was played at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium on 31 May 2026.

Match Summary: RCB vs GT (IPL 2026)

Who Won Yesterday’s RCB vs GT IPL 2026 Final Match?

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— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 31, 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Gujarat Titans (GT) by 5 wickets to win the IPL 2026 trophy. Chasing a target of 156 runs, RCB reached 161/5 in just 18 overs and successfully defended their IPL crown.

With this victory, RCB became only the fourth team in IPL history to win back-to-back titles after Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians.

RCB vs GT IPL 2026 Final Scorecard

Gujarat Titans Innings

GT: 155/8 in 20 overs

Some important contributions came from:

• Washington Sundar scored a fighting half-century.

• GT struggled against disciplined bowling from RCB throughout the innings.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Innings

RCB: 161/5 in 18 overs

Key performers:

• Virat Kohli played a match-winning, unbeaten knock and guided the chase brilliantly.

• Jitesh Sharma and Tim David provided valuable support in the middle order.

The final started with Gujarat Titans batting first and posting 155/8 in their 20 overs. RCB's bowlers kept the scoring under control and picked up wickets at regular intervals.

In reply, RCB's experienced batting lineup handled the pressure well. Virat Kohli anchored the chase while other batters contributed useful runs. RCB crossed the target with 12 balls remaining and secured another memorable IPL title.

What are the major records created in the final of the IPL 2026 match?

The major records created in the final of the IPL 2026 match is

• RCB won their second consecutive IPL title.

• Virat Kohli once again played a crucial role in an IPL final.

• RCB joined the elite list of teams that have won back-to-back IPL championships.

Who Became the Player of the Match of the TATA IPL 2026 Final Match?

Big games demand big players 🫡

Virat Kohli is the Player of the Match of #TATAIPL 2026 Grand Finale 👏

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— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 31, 2026

Virat Kohli was awarded the Player of the Match in the TATA IPL 2026 Final for his outstanding batting performance against Gujarat Titans. Chasing a target of 156 runs, Kohli scored an unbeaten 74 runs off 54 balls, helping Royal Challengers Bengaluru reach 161/5 in 18 overs. His calm innings included several crucial boundaries and kept RCB in control throughout the chase. Thanks to his match-winning knock, RCB defeated GT by 5 wickets and successfully retained the IPL title.

So, Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Gujarat Titans by 5 wickets in the IPL 2026. Final and lifted the TATA IPL trophy for the second consecutive season. Virat Kohli's calm batting and RCB's disciplined bowling performance proved to be the difference in the title clash. It was a memorable night for RCB fans as the franchise continued its successful run in the tournament.