Reports on June 1, 2026 outlined developments that Royal Challengers Bengaluru retained the IPL trophy in Ahmedabad. Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the IPL 2026 final on May 31 at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium.
In addition, RCB chased 156 with 12 balls left, finishing 161 for 5 to become the third franchise to retain the IPL title.
The same reports noted that virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 75 off 42 balls; Gujarat posted 155 for 8 with Washington Sundar making 50.
Authorities also said captain Rajat Patidar lifted the trophy after RCB won 11 matches in the season including nine league-stage victories.
Further context from the day indicated gujarat Titans scored 155 for 8 after winning the toss in the Ahmedabad final.
Related filings and briefings added that rasikh Salam Dar took three wickets for GT; RCB’s chase stayed ahead of the required rate throughout.
Parallel announcements clarified that only Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians had previously retained the IPL trophy before RCB’s 2026 defence.
Subsequent updates explained that bhuvneshwar Kumar and Rasikh Salam Dar were among the bowlers who underpinned RCB’s playoff run.
Observers will watch whether follow-up orders alter the current framework.
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