Royal Challengers Bengaluru win IPL final by five wickets
Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the Indian Premier League final. Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 75 to lead the chase of 156.
bbc.co.ukRoyal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the Indian Premier League final in Ahmedabad. RCB reached the target of 156 with 12 balls remaining after restricting the opposition to 155-8.
Titans scored 155-8 in their 20 overs.
Washington Sundar made 50 not out, the highest score for his side. RCB's bowlers took regular wickets, with one seamer finishing with figures of 3-27. RCB lost four wickets during the chase. Kohli remained not out on 75 from 42 balls, hitting nine fours and three sixes. He struck the winning six with 12 balls left.
Kohli reached his fifth half-century of the season during the innings. He shared a 41-run stand with one batter before guiding the lower order to the target. After the match Kohli said the team showed maturity and composure. He added that the group knew its ability after topping the regular-season table. RCB claimed its second consecutive IPL title, having won for the first time in 2025.
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