Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans, Final
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans
Result Sun, 31 May 2026 · 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Toss: Royal Challengers Bengaluru chose to bowl
Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 5 wkts
- Gujarat Titans 155/8 (20 ov)
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru 161/5 (18 ov)
Result
Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Gujarat Titans by 5 wickets in the final of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. The match started on Sunday, 31 May 2026 at 7:30 PM IST.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru chose to bowl. Gujarat Titans made 155/8 in their 20 overs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru reached 161/5 in 18 overs.
Innings by innings
Gujarat Titans: 155/8 (20 overs)
Washington Sundar top-scored with an unbeaten 50 off 37 balls, with 5 fours. Nishant Sindhu made 20 off 18 balls before he was caught by Devdutt Padikkal off Rasikh Salam Dar. Jos Buttler scored 19 off 23 balls and was stumped by Jitesh Sharma off Krunal Pandya. Arshad Khan hit 15 off 6 balls, including 2 sixes.
Rasikh Salam Dar was the best bowler for Royal Challengers Bengaluru with 3/27 in 4 overs. Bhuvneshwar Kumar took 2/29 and Josh Hazlewood took 2/37, both in 4 overs.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 161/5 (18 overs)
Virat Kohli led the chase with 75 not out off 42 balls, hitting 9 fours and 3 sixes. Venkatesh Iyer made 32 off 16 balls with 4 fours and 2 sixes. Tim David added 24 off 17 balls and Rajat Patidar made 15 off 13 balls.
Rashid Khan was the best bowler for Gujarat Titans with 2/25 in 4 overs. Arshad Khan took 1/32 and Mohammed Siraj took 1/36, both in 4 overs.
Key performers
- Virat Kohli (RCB): 75* off 42 balls, the highest score of the match.
- Rasikh Salam Dar (RCB): 3/27 in 4 overs, the best bowling figures of the match.
- Washington Sundar (GT): 50* off 37 balls, top score for Gujarat Titans.
- Rashid Khan (GT): 2/25 in 4 overs, the most economical four-over spell among the leading bowlers.
- Venkatesh Iyer (RCB): 32 off 16 balls in the chase.
What it means for the series
This was the final of the Indian Premier League 2026. With this 5-wicket win, Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the IPL 2026 title. Gujarat Titans finished as runners-up.
Full scorecard
Gujarat Titans Inning 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sai Sudharsan | c Jitesh Sharma b Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 12 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 100 |
| Shubman Gill | c Rajat Patidar b Josh Hazlewood | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 125 |
| Nishant Sindhu | c Devdutt Padikkal b Rasikh Salam Dar | 20 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 111.11 |
| Jos Buttler | st Jitesh Sharma b Krunal Pandya | 19 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 82.61 |
| Washington Sundar | not out | 50 | 37 | 5 | 0 | 135.14 |
| Arshad Khan | c Rasikh Salam Dar b Josh Hazlewood | 15 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 250 |
| Rahul Tewatia | c Rajat Patidar b Rasikh Salam Dar | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 140 |
| Jason Holder | c Josh Hazlewood b Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 140 |
| Rashid Khan | c Romario Shepherd b Rasikh Salam Dar | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 233.33 |
| Kagiso Rabada | not out | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Wd | NB | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Duffy | 4 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 9.5 |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 4 | 0 | 29 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 4 | 0 | 37 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9.2 |
| Rasikh Salam Dar | 4 | 0 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6.8 |
| Krunal Pandya | 4 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5.8 |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Inning 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venkatesh Iyer | c Kagiso Rabada b Mohammed Siraj | 32 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 200 |
| Virat Kohli | not out | 75 | 42 | 9 | 3 | 178.57 |
| Devdutt Padikkal | c Arshad Khan b Kagiso Rabada | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Rajat Patidar | c Kagiso Rabada b Rashid Khan | 15 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 115.38 |
| Krunal Pandya | lbw b Rashid Khan | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Tim David | c Jos Buttler b Arshad Khan | 24 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 141.18 |
| Jitesh Sharma | not out | 11 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 78.57 |
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Wd | NB | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Siraj | 4 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 3 | 0 | 44 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14.7 |
| Jason Holder | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Rashid Khan | 4 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| Arshad Khan | 4 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Prasidh Krishna | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Frequently asked questions
- Who won the IPL 2026 final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans?
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 5 wickets. They chased Gujarat Titans' 155/8 and finished on 161/5 in 18 overs at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
- Who was the top scorer in the RCB vs GT final?
- Virat Kohli was the top scorer with 75 not out off 42 balls, including 9 fours and 3 sixes.
- Who had the best bowling figures in the final?
- Rasikh Salam Dar of Royal Challengers Bengaluru had the best figures with 3/27 in 4 overs.
- Who won the toss in the IPL 2026 final?
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the toss and chose to bowl.
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