RCB beat Gujarat Titans by 5 wickets to win IPL 2026, their second straight title
Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the IPL 2026 final at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on 31 May 2026 to retain the title.
Summary
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won the IPL 2026 final against Gujarat Titans by five wickets at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on 31 May 2026. Gujarat made 155/8 and RCB reached 161/5 in 18 overs. Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 75 off 42 balls and finished the match with a six. It was RCB's second IPL title in a row after their first in 2025.
Key facts
- Winner
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (2nd title, back-to-back)
- Runner-up
- Gujarat Titans
- Margin
- 5 wickets (GT 155/8; RCB 161/5 in 18 overs)
- Venue
- Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad – 31 May 2026
- Star
- Virat Kohli 75* off 42 balls
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Which team won the IPL 2026 final played on 31 May 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the final to retain the IPL title.
The IPL 2026 final was played at which stadium?
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Correct answer: D — Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
The final was played at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on 31 May 2026.
Consider the following statements about the IPL 2026 final: 1. Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the title for the second consecutive year. 2. Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 75 in the final. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
RCB retained the title they first won in 2025, and Kohli made 75 not out off 42 balls.