A historic cricket scene was witnessed at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) with closed horns Gujarat Titans (GT) In the grand finale of IPL 2026. In a high-level encounter that kept millions of fans on the edge of their seats, RCB successfully defended their crown, winning by five consecutive wickets. Indian Premier League Championship. The win cemented RCB’s status as a modern powerhouse, making them only the third franchise in IPL history to join this elite company. Chennai Super Kings And Mumbai IndiansTo win back-to-back titles.
Chasing a target of 156 runs after restricting Gujarat Titans to 155/8 in 20 overs, RCB were chased down by none other than the Giants. Virat Kohli. Ustad masterminded the chase by scoring his fastest IPL half-century in just 25 balls. Kohli remained unbeaten on a brilliant 75 off 42 balls, which included 9 fours and 3 sky-high sixes, taking his team over the finish line with two overs to spare.
Vijay Mallya celebrates RCB’s historic back-to-back title success with emotional message
The historic win created a huge wave of excitement on social media platforms, which was praised by former cricketers, experts and enthusiasts globally. Among the most notable reactions was a heartfelt, emotional post from the franchise’s former owner, vijay mallya. Taking to Twitter, Mallya expressed immense pride and joy about the team’s great achievement.
“RCB RCB…Congratulations to two time back to back IPL Champions. Namma Dodda Simhagulu roared loudly and made all of us very proud. You beauties did a great jobMallya posted.
RCB RCB…Congratulations to two time back to back IPL Champions. Namma Dodda Simhagulu roared loudly and made all of us very proud. You beauties did a great job.
– Vijay Mallya (@TheVijayMallya) 31 May 2026
His choice of words, especially “Namma Dodda Simhagulu(Our Big Lions), resonates deeply with the franchise’s loyal fan base, reliving nostalgic memories of their passionate involvement during the team’s formative years. Kohli’s brilliant unbeaten 75 was unquestionably the crowning jewel of the night, earning him another Player of the Match accolade in the final of a major tournament.
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Why did RCB not organize a victory parade despite the historic IPL 2026 championship win?
Although the celebratory mood is at its peak, enthusiastic fans in Bengaluru will not be able to witness a public victory parade this year. The Royal Challengers management actively decided not to organize roadside celebrations to prevent huge crowds. This safety-first approach was heavily influenced by last year’s tragic turn of events, where a hastily organized parade after their maiden title led to a deadly stampede outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, killing 11 fans. current captain Rajat Patidar Emotionally dedicated this year’s trophy to those fallen fans, and stressed that safety is paramount.
Additionally, administrative and political events in the state capital forced the organizers’ hands. Swearing in ceremony of newly appointed Chief Minister of Karnataka, DK ShivakumarIt is going to be held at Lok Bhavan at 4:10 pm. Since the Governor’s residence and Lok Bhavan are close to the Chinnaswamy Stadium, the political function is already expected to draw a huge crowd from across the state.
Managing two high-voltage incidents simultaneously would place an excessive burden on local law enforcement. The state police department clearly indicated that it would be almost impossible to save enough personnel for the cricket parade considering the prestigious attendance at the swearing-in ceremony. Strictly adhering to the police notification banning public gatherings on the city streets, the RCB management decided to give priority to civil order and fans’ safety over public festivities, and the party was moved behind closed doors.