Cricket fans had a memorable evening at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad for the IPL 2026 final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans. The two teams who battled it out for the title were there on merit, having both excelled throughout the season, but there can only be one trophy lift.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru produced an all-round team effort with bat and ball to beat Gujarat Titans by 5 wickets. RCB were composed under pressure, chasing across the finish line with 12 balls to spare, making the win feel even more special.
Virat Kohli’s cricket was the star for the night as he remained undefeated on 75 to take his team home. Meanwhile, RCB bowlers had earlier bowled a disciplined line and length to restrict the Gujarat Titans to 155/8 in 20 overs.
It was a victory which will go down as the most important in Royal Challengers Bengaluru history.
Match Information
| Match Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | RCB vs GT Final |
| Tournament | Indian Premier League 2026 |
| Date | 31 May 2026 |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Toss | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the toss and elected to bowl |
| Gujarat Titans Score | 155/8 (20 Overs) |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru Score | 161/5 (18 Overs) |
| Result | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 5 wickets |
| Umpires | Nitin Menon, KN Anantha Padmanabhan |
| Third Umpire | Jayaraman Madanagopal |
| Match Referee | Javagal Srinath |
Gujarat Titans Batting Scorecard
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sai Sudharsan | 12 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Shubman Gill (c) | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 125.00 |
| Nishant Sindhu | 20 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 111.11 |
| Jos Buttler (wk) | 19 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 82.61 |
| Washington Sundar* | 50 | 37 | 5 | 0 | 135.14 |
| Arshad Khan | 15 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 250.00 |
| Rahul Tewatia | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 140.00 |
| Jason Holder | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 140.00 |
| Rashid Khan | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 233.33 |
| Kagiso Rabada* | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Extras | 5 | ||||
| Total | 155/8 (20 Overs) |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Bowling Scorecard
| Bowler | O | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Duffy | 4 | 38 | 0 | 9.50 |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 4 | 29 | 2 | 7.25 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 4 | 37 | 2 | 9.25 |
| Rasikh Salam Dar | 4 | 27 | 3 | 6.75 |
| Krunal Pandya | 4 | 23 | 1 | 5.75 |
Gujarat Titans Fall of Wickets
| Batter Out | Score | Over |
|---|---|---|
| Shubman Gill | 22/1 | 2.2 |
| Sai Sudharsan | 26/2 | 3.4 |
| Nishant Sindhu | 55/3 | 8.0 |
| Jos Buttler | 73/4 | 12.1 |
| Arshad Khan | 99/5 | 14.1 |
| Rahul Tewatia | 115/6 | 16.1 |
| Jason Holder | 142/7 | 18.3 |
| Rashid Khan | 151/8 | 19.2 |
Gujarat Titans Innings Analysis
The Gujarat Titans had a poor start, losing their captain Shubman Gill in a big wicket. Sai Sudharsan soon returned to the pavilion too, leaving the team in trouble.
Nishant Sindhu attempted to rebuild the innings along with Jos Buttler. The duo chipped in with some handy runs, but the run rate was still very much cerebral then. Buttler was unable to score quickly and had made just 19 from 23 balls.
For Gujarat Titans, Washington Sundar played the most crucial knock. He finished the innings with an unbeaten 50 runs off 37 balls and provided his team a respectable total. Arshad Khan also contributed with a cameo to help Gujarat Titans cross the 150 mark.
Even so, the RCB bowlers showed no real interest in going along with any such boxing (they were able to keep tight lines and length on an even-bounce pitch) to ensure that Gujarat Titans never really dominated proceedings.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Batting Scorecard
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venkatesh Iyer | 32 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 200.00 |
| Virat Kohli* | 75 | 42 | 9 | 3 | 178.57 |
| Devdutt Padikkal | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25.00 |
| Rajat Patidar (c) | 15 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 115.38 |
| Krunal Pandya | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Tim David | 24 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 141.18 |
| Jitesh Sharma* | 11 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 78.57 |
| Extras | 2 | ||||
| Total | 161/5 (18 Overs) |
Gujarat Titans Bowling Scorecard
| Bowler | O | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Siraj | 4 | 36 | 1 | 9.00 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 3 | 44 | 1 | 14.67 |
| Jason Holder | 2 | 16 | 0 | 8.00 |
| Rashid Khan | 4 | 25 | 2 | 6.25 |
| Arshad Khan | 4 | 32 | 1 | 8.00 |
| Prasidh Krishna | 1 | 7 | 0 | 7.00 |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Fall of Wickets
| Batter Out | Score | Over |
|---|---|---|
| Venkatesh Iyer | 62/1 | 4.3 |
| Devdutt Padikkal | 63/2 | 5.1 |
| Rajat Patidar | 89/3 | 8.2 |
| Krunal Pandya | 91/4 | 8.5 |
| Tim David | 132/5 | 13.6 |
Virat Kohli Leads the Chase
It began as a perfect chase for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. In the first over of his innings, Venkatesh Iyer went after it and smashed 32 runs in just 16 balls. He was attacking right from the onset, which allowed RCB to collect 70 runs in the powerplay.
Gujarat Titans were a bit back in the hunt as they picked up quick wickets after Iyer’s wicket. But Kohli was calm and slowly built the innings.
Kohli had done well, though, to mix caution with aggression. Kohli had also scored 60 runs off 556 balls whenever Gujarat Titans tried to put pressure on him. He received support from Rajat Patidar, Tim David and Jitesh Sharma at different stages of the innings.
This included nine fours and three sixes in his unbeaten 75 from just 42 balls. A winning innings in the most important match of the season.
Key Partnerships
Venkatesh Iyer and Virat Kohli – 62 Runs
RCB have had the ideal start as far as their opening stand goes. Both batsmen were aggressive at the bowlers and took charge of their chase right from the start.
Virat Kohli and Tim David – 41 Runs
That changed the course of the match heavily in favor of RCB. Kohli anchored the innings while Tim David played positive cricket.
Virat Kohli and Jitesh Sharma – 29 Runs
With the unbeaten commitment, the duo ended up taking the match to kind of finish it and gave a real chance to Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Match Highlights
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 5 wickets.
- Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 75 runs.
- Washington Sundar scored 50 not out for Gujarat Titans.
- Rasikh Salam Dar took 3 wickets.
- Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar picked up 2 wickets each.
- Venkatesh Iyer scored 32 off 16 balls.
- RCB chased the target in only 18 overs.
- The victory came with 12 balls remaining.
Turning Points of the Match
Early Dismissal of Shubman Gill
Gujarat Titans came under pressure and lost momentum with the absence of their captain early on.
Rasikh Salam Dar’s Three-Wicket Spell
His middle and death-over wickets ensured that Gujarat Titans did not breach a bigger number.
Washington Sundar’s Fighting Fifty
Gujarat Titans would have struggled to even get to 140 runs had it not been for Sundar’s unbeaten half-century.
Venkatesh Iyer’s Explosive Start
RCB had been in complete command of the power play, with his aggressive batting relieving pressure off the chase.
Virat Kohli’s Unbeaten Knock
The experienced batter owned the chase from start to finish and made sure there were no late twists in the tale.
Conclusion
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans Match-Scorecard Final at Ahmedabad, 31 May 2026 will be remembered for Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s complete team performance. Their bowlers restricted Gujarat Titans to 155/8, while Virat Kohli produced a memorable unbeaten 75 to guide the team home.
Rasikh Salam Dar’s outstanding bowling spell, Washington Sundar’s fighting fifty, and Venkatesh Iyer’s explosive start added excitement to an unforgettable final. In the end, Royal Challengers Bengaluru lifted the IPL 2026 trophy after a convincing five-wicket victory.
FAQs
1. Who won the IPL 2026 Final?
Answer: Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Gujarat Titans by 5 wickets.
2. Where was the match played?
Answer: The match was played at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
3. Who scored the most runs in the final?
Answer: Virat Kohli scored the highest runs with an unbeaten 75.
4. Who took the most wickets in the final?
Answer: Rasikh Salam Dar took 3 wickets for RCB.
5. Who was the top scorer for Gujarat Titans?
Answer: Washington Sundar remained unbeaten on 50 runs.