Royal Challengers Bengaluru claimed their second IPL title by defeating Gujarat Titans by five wickets at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on May 31. Rasikh Salam’s impressive bowling performance of 3/27 in four overs and Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 75 off 42 balls were instrumental in securing the victory for the defending champions. Despite a valiant effort from Rashid Khan, who took 2/25 in four overs for Gujarat Titans, they were unable to stop RCB from clinching the title.
Virat Kohli was the standout performer for RCB with a rating of 8.5/10 for his match-winning innings, while Venkatesh Iyer also contributed with a score of 7/10 for his 32 off 16 balls. On the other hand, Devdutt Padikkal had a disappointing outing with just 1 run off 4 balls.
For Gujarat Titans, Washington Sundar top-scored with 50 off 37 balls, earning a rating of 6/10. Rashid Khan was the standout bowler for Gujarat Titans with a rating of 8/10 for his all-round performance.
The match was a thrilling contest between both teams, with RCB ultimately emerging as the deserving winners. The victory was a testament to their strong teamwork and individual performances, particularly from key players like Virat Kohli and Rasikh Salam.
The match was played on May 31, 2026, and will be remembered as a memorable moment in RCB’s IPL history.
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