ipl 2026 The grand finale of the season took place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Successfully defended their title with a spectacular victory Gujarat Titans (GT). The long awaited final jigsaw Rajat Patidar’s The men put in another clinical performance on the tournament’s biggest stage.
After electing to bowl first, RCB’s disciplined bowling attack restricted GT to 155 for 8 in the allotted 20 overs. Chasing 156 to win, the defending champions showcased their batting depth and composure to reach the target with five wickets in hand and two overs to spare. Virat Kohli Once again he rose to the occasion, scoring an unbeaten 75 in the chase and helping RCB become the third franchise in IPL history to win consecutive titles. As the cricket world celebrated, a congratulatory message from a global sporting icon immediately caught the attention of fans.
Harry Kane congratulates Virat Kohli and RCB after IPL 2026 final
England football captain harry kane Joined the chorus of praise after Royal Challengers Bangalore’s title-clinching win. On his Instagram stories immediately after the final, Bayern Munich The striker praised both Kohli and the franchise for yet another remarkable achievement.
Sharing his thoughts on Kohli’s match-winning performance, Kane wrote: “What a player and what an innings @virat.kohli! Congratulations to @royalchallengers.bengaluru on winning back-to-back IPL titles.”
The message quickly gained popularity among fans of both cricket and football, highlighting Kohli’s global popularity and influence beyond the game. Kane’s praise echoes the admiration many elite athletes have for Kohli’s consistency, longevity and ability to perform well under pressure on the biggest occasions.
RCB’s win added another historic chapter to the franchise’s journey. Ending their 18-year wait for a maiden IPL title in 2025, they successfully defended the crown a year later. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) And Mumbai Indians (mi) As the only team to achieve back-to-back IPL championships.
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Kohli shines again, RCB completes historic title defense
Kohli once again played an important role in the successful campaign of Royal Challengers Bangalore. The former RCB skipper finished the season in great form and performed when it mattered most in the final, remaining unbeaten on 75 off 42 balls to guide his team to victory.
His innings included several trademark fours and a half-century that came in just 25 balls, the fastest IPL half-century of his career. Kohli’s innings ensured that RCB maintained complete control of the chase despite Gujarat Titans threatening a brief comeback Rashid Khan’s Spell in the middle overs.
The title win also included Patidar in an elite group. After this he became the third captain ms dhoni And Rohit Sharma To lead a franchise to consecutive IPL titles. For RCB, the win was the perfect conclusion to another dominant season, while Kohli’s match-winning effort ensured the celebrations continued even after the final ball was bowled in Ahmedabad.
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