IPL 2026 Final : RCB vs GT Match 74 Result

In the 2026 IPL final held in Ahmedabad, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) made a mark by defeating Gujarat Titans (GT) by five wickets. Their bowlers restricted GT to a mere 155 runs with early breakthroughs from Rasikh Salam, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Hazlewood. Although Washington Sundar scored a solid fifty, it wasn’t sufficient. While chasing 156, Virat Kohli scored an impressive 75 not out and achieved his fastest IPL fifty in just 25 balls. With help from Venkatesh Iyer, he wrapped up the match with a six while securing RCB’s second consecutive title. Here’s the detailed analysis of the RCB vs GT match result.

Gujarat Titans (GT) Innings: Early Collapse, Sundar’s Lone Fight

RCB skipper Rajat Patidar won the toss and opted to bowl. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood made early breakthroughs dismissing Shubman Gill (10) and Sai Sudharsan (12) during the powerplay. After that, GT’s batting lineup fell apart going 40 balls without hitting a boundary. Washington Sundar was the only one who put up a fight scoring a solid unbeaten 50 off 37 balls while Arshad Khan (15) added a bit of excitement. Rasikh Salam was the star of the show with 3 wickets, dismantling the middle order. Despite Sundar’s late efforts, GT could only manage to score 155/8.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Innings: Kohli’s Masterclass

While chasing a target of 156, RCB started aggressively. Venkatesh Iyer (32) hit 18 runs in a single over bowled by Kagiso Rabada. Together with Virat Kohli, they formed a rapid partnership of 62 runs in just 27 balls. Kohli looked unstoppable as he raced to his fastest IPL fifty off just 25 balls. Rashid Khan gave GT a glimmer of hope by taking out Rajat Patidar (15) and Krunal Pandya (1) but Kohli kept things under control alongside Tim David (24). Despite dealing with cramps, Kohli finished unbeaten on 75 off 42 balls and wrapped up the match in the 18th over. RCB chased down the target by five wickets and retained their IPL title.

RCB vs GT Match Result: Key Moments

• Shubman Gill (GT) and Sai Sudharsan fell quickly in the powerplay.
• Washington (GT) capitalized on a reprieve and battled his way to an unbeaten 50 off 37 balls.
• Virat Kohli (RCB) smashed his fastest IPL fifty off 25 balls and finished unbeaten on 75.
• Iyer (RCB) added 32 and set up RCB’s strong start.
• Rashid Khan (GT) struck back with two wickets in one over.

Points Table Impact

Royal Challengers Bengaluru stormed to their second successive IPL crown, overpowering Gujarat Titans by five wickets in Ahmedabad. Here’s how the points table looks after RCB’s win over GT – Updated Points Table.

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