Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the toss and decided to field in the Indian Premier League 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Gujarat Titans batted first and posted 155/8 in 20 overs, with Washington Sundar top-scoring on 50 off 37 deliveries. Arshad Khan then added a quick 15 off six balls. Rasikh Salam picked up three wickets for RCB, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood took two wickets apiece. RCB chased the target down with five wickets in hand, led by Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 75. This article covers the complete details of the RCB vs GT IPL 2026 final.
RCB vs GT Match Details
| Detail | Information |
| Match | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans |
| Format | T20 |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Date | May 31, 2026 |
| Toss | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the toss and elected to field |
| GT Score | 155/8 in 20 overs |
| RCB Score | 161/5 in 18 overs |
| Result | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 5 wickets |
| Top Scorer – GT | Washington Sundar – 50 |
| Top Scorer – RCB | Virat Kohli – 75* |
| Best Bowler – GT | Rasikh Salam – 3 wickets |
| Best Bowler – RCB | Rasikh Salam – 3 wickets |
| Player of the Match | Virat Kohli |
| Player of the Series | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi |
| Umpire | KN Ananthapadmanabhan |
| Umpire | Nitin Menon |
| TV Umpire | Jayaraman Madanagopal |
| Reserve Umpire | Virender Sharma |
| Match Referee | Javagal Srinath |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans – Match Overview
Gujarat Titans Innings:
RCB decided to bowl after their toss victory over Gujarat Titans. GT’s batting was slow going as Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan were knocked early out of the scoring race. Gill made 10 runs off eight deliveries while Sudharsan scored 12 off 12 balls. Nishant Sindhu and Jos Buttler scored 20 for 18 and 19 for 23 balls respectively. Then it was all on the hands of Washington Sundar, who scored an unbeaten 50 from 37 balls in an unbeatable 50 from five fours. Arshad Khan also scored some runs from six balls to add a late flourish with 15 runs of which two were sixes. GT, who tried to make a breakthrough with Rahul Tewatia, Jason Holder and Rashid Khan, were unable to break the impasse as they settled for 155/8 in 20 overs. Rasikh Salam was RCB’s most successful bowler with three wickets for 27 runs, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood took two wickets apiece.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Chase:
RCB got off to a flying start in the chase. Venkatesh Iyer scored 32 off 16 balls for his four fours and two sixes. Virat Kohli struck a fine middle ground with an unbeaten 75 off 42 balls (178.57) to be the standout. This was followed by Iyer being axed by RCB, followed by Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar and Krunal Pandya, but Kohli was not to be left behind as Tim David’s 24 off 17 kept RCB in the chase. Jitesh Sharma was aggressive enough to finish unbeaten on 11 as RCB reached 161/5 in 18 overs to clinch a five wicket victory.
RCB vs GT Match Scorecard
Gujarat Titans 1st Innings Scorecard
Batting first, Gujarat Titans posted 155/8 in 20 overs. Washington Sundar top-scored with 50 off 37 balls (five fours), while Arshad Khan added 15 off six balls and Rashid Khan chipped in seven off three balls. Despite these contributions, GT were unable to maintain a high scoring rate throughout the innings.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Sai Sudharsan | 12 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 100 |
| Shubman Gill (C) | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 125 |
| Nishant Sindhu | 20 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 111.11 |
| Jos Buttler (WK) | 19 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 82.6 |
| Washington Sundar | 50* | 37 | 5 | 0 | 135.13 |
| Arshad Khan | 15 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 250 |
| Rahul Tewatia | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 140 |
| Jason Holder | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 140 |
| Rashid Khan | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 233.33 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 3* | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Extras | 5 | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 155/8 | 20 overs | — | — | 7.75 RR |
Yet to Bat: Mohammed Siraj
Fall of Wickets: 22/1, 26/2, 55/3, 73/4, 99/5, 115/6, 142/7, 151/8.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Bowling Performance
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Jacob Duffy | 4 | 38 | 0 | 9.5 |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 4 | 29 | 2 | 7.25 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 4 | 37 | 2 | 9.25 |
| Rasikh Salam | 4 | 27 | 3 | 6.75 |
| Krunal Pandya | 4 | 23 | 1 | 5.75 |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 2nd Innings Scorecard
RCB needed 156 runs to win and began the chase aggressively. Venkatesh Iyer struck 32 off 16 deliveries to give RCB a strong powerplay. Virat Kohli then took over, playing a match-winning unbeaten knock of 75 off 42 deliveries with nine fours and three sixes. After RCB lost wickets in the middle overs, Tim David’s 24-run innings and Jitesh Sharma’s unbeaten 11 helped Kohli see the team home. RCB reached 161/5 in the 18th over, winning with five wickets and 12 balls to spare.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Venkatesh Iyer | 32 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 200 |
| Virat Kohli | 75* | 42 | 9 | 3 | 178.57 |
| Devdutt Padikkal | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Rajat Patidar (C) | 15 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 115.38 |
| Krunal Pandya | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Tim David | 24 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 141.17 |
| Jitesh Sharma (WK) | 11* | 14 | 1 | 0 | 78.57 |
| Extras | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 161/5 | 18 overs | — | — | 8.94 RR |
Yet to Bat: Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Salam
Fall of Wickets: 62/1, 63/2, 89/3, 91/4, 132/5.
Gujarat Titans Bowling Performance
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Mohammed Siraj | 4 | 36 | 1 | 9 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 3 | 44 | 1 | 14.66 |
| Jason Holder | 2 | 16 | 0 | 8 |
| Rashid Khan | 4 | 25 | 2 | 6.25 |
| Arshad Khan | 4 | 32 | 1 | 8 |
| Prasidh Krishna | 1 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
RCB vs GT Squad Details
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad
| Venkatesh Iyer | All-rounder |
| Virat Kohli | Top-Order Batter |
| Devdutt Padikkal | Batter |
| Rajat Patidar | Batter / Captain |
| Krunal Pandya | All-rounder |
| Tim David | Power-Hitting Batter |
| Jitesh Sharma | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| Romario Shepherd | All-rounder |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Fast Bowler |
| Josh Hazlewood | Fast Bowler |
| Rasikh Salam | Bowler |
| Jacob Duffy | Fast Bowler |
Gujarat Titans Squad
| Player | Role |
| Sai Sudharsan | Top-Order Batter |
| Shubman Gill | Batter / Captain |
| Nishant Sindhu | All-rounder |
| Jos Buttler | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| Washington Sundar | All-rounder |
| Arshad Khan | All-rounder |
| Rahul Tewatia | All-rounder |
| Jason Holder | All-rounder |
| Rashid Khan | Spin Bowler |
| Kagiso Rabada | Fast Bowler |
| Mohammed Siraj | Fast Bowler |
Match Analysis & Cricket Insights
⦁ With a net total of 5 wickets, Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured victory in the IPL 2026 final.
⦁ Gujarat Titans scored 155/8 in 20 overs.
⦁ RCB chased the target with a score of 161/5 in 18 overs.
⦁ Virat Kohli was the Player of the Match.
⦁ Kohli made an unbeaten 75 off 42 deliveries.
⦁ GT’s top scorer, Washington Sundar, scored 50 off 37 balls.
⦁ Venkatesh Iyer scored 32 off 16 balls.
⦁ Arshad Khan made 15 off six balls at a strike rate of 250.00.
⦁ Rasikh Salam took 3 wickets for 27 runs.
⦁ Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood took two wickets apiece.
⦁ Rashid Khan claimed 2/25 for Gujarat Titans.
⦁ RCB needed just 12 deliveries to spare to complete the chase.
⦁ RCB were crowned champions of the Indian Premier League 2026.
Top Scorers
Highest Scorer for Gujarat Titans
Washington Sundar was the highest scorer for Gujarat Titans, making 50 runs from 37 deliveries with five fours at a strike rate of 135.13. His innings helped GT recover after early wickets in the middle order. Arshad Khan added a late boost with 15 off six balls, including two sixes.
Highest Scorer for Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Virat Kohli was the highest run-scorer for RCB and the Player of the Match. He remained unbeaten on 75 off 42 balls at a strike rate of 178.57, hitting nine fours and three sixes. Venkatesh Iyer’s 32 off 16 and Tim David’s 24 off 17 provided key support around Kohli’s innings.
Team Performance Insights
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
RCB delivered an outstanding all-round performance in the final. Their bowling attack restricted Gujarat Titans to 155/8, and Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 75 formed the base of a successful chase, with Venkatesh Iyer’s quickfire start setting the tone.
⦁ Virat Kohli once again produced a match-winning unbeaten 75.
⦁ Venkatesh Iyer’s 32 off 16 balls was scored at a strike rate of 200.
⦁ RCB chased down 156 in just 18 overs.
⦁ Rasikh Salam picked up three crucial wickets.
⦁ Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood picked up two wickets each.
⦁ RCB won the IPL 2026 final by five wickets.
⦁ RCB were crowned champions of the IPL 2026.
Gujarat Titans
Gujarat Titans struggled to build a big total, losing wickets regularly. Washington Sundar’s half-century and Arshad Khan’s late hitting lifted GT to 155, but it was not enough against a strong RCB batting effort. Rashid Khan was GT’s most economical bowler, taking two wickets.
⦁ Washington Sundar scored 50 runs.
⦁ Arshad Khan provided a strong finish with the bat.
⦁ GT reached 155/8 in 20 overs.
⦁ Rashid Khan took two wickets.
⦁ GT’s bowlers were unable to contain Virat Kohli.
⦁ Gujarat Titans were unable to defend their total of 155.
Conclusion
Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a memorable five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 final at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium. Gujarat Titans posted 155/8 in 20 overs, built around Washington Sundar’s 50. Rasikh Salam was RCB’s standout bowler with three wickets. In the chase, Venkatesh Iyer’s 32 off 16 gave RCB early momentum, and Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 75 off 42 sealed the win with 161/5 in 18 overs. Kohli was named Player of the Match, and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was named Player of the Series.
FAQ’S
Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the IPL 2026 final by 5 wickets.
Gujarat Titans scored 155/8 in 20 overs.
RCB scored 161/5 in 18 overs.
RCB’s top scorer was Virat Kohli, unbeaten on 75 off 42 balls.
Washington Sundar had the most runs for GT, scoring 50 off 37 balls.
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The details in this article are corroborated by the following primary sources:
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