Royal Challengers Bangalore
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru happen to be part of IPL’s ‘Original 8’ – franchises that were part of the inaugural edition in 2008 and have remained part of the world’s biggest T20 league since. They had finished runners-up thrice over the years, somehow falling short of the tit
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RCB clarify open-bus victory parade rumours after historic title defence: 'Best way to celebrate is...'
Firstcricket Staff •RCB are the champions of IPL for two years in a row but will they undertake a victory parade in Bengaluru this time after last season's mishap?
RCB's transformation decoded: How 2025 auction and this one bold step helped Bengaluru establish an IPL dynasty
Gaurav Thakur •RCB men's drought of trophies got over in 2025 and now they have established a dynasty of themselves by becoming only the third team in IPL history to win back-to-back titles. The seeds of this transformation were sown at 2025 auction but this one step outside of the auction room was the most crucial.
How RCB won the IPL 2026 final: Five moments that changed the final
Amitb •Virat Kohli led the way with an unbeaten 75 off 42 balls after a disciplined bowling performance as Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Gujarat Titans by five wickets to become only the third team to win back-to-back IPL titles. Here are five key moments that shaped Sunday's showdown in Ahmedabad.
Virat Kohli hoists IPL trophy with wild roar as RCB ferociously celebrate successful title defence: Watch
Firstcricket Staff •RCB players broke into wild celebration after receiving the title following their one-sided victory in the IPL 2026 final against GT. Virat Kohli once again stole the show for his energetic celebration.
IPL 2026 Award Winners List: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi sweeps top honours after RCB's title triumph
Firstcricket Staff •RCB successfully defended their IPL title in 2026 to become only the third team to win back-to-back championships. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi dominated the awards season, sweeping the Orange Cap, MVP and multiple honours, while Kagiso Rabada claimed the Purple Cap.
Patidar dedicates title to fans lost in Bengaluru tragedy, Gill rues missed chances: 'This one is for you again'
Firstcricket Staff •Rajat Patidar dedicated RCB’s IPL 2026 title win to fans who lost their lives in the stampede tragedy last year. Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill reflected on missed chances after the final in Ahmedabad.
Most IPL titles by team: Royal Challengers Bengaluru become fourth franchise to win multiple trophies
Firstcricket Staff •With Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the final of the 2026 Indian Premier League in Ahmedabad on Sunday, 31 May, we take a look at the updated table of the most successful teams in IPL history.
GT vs RCB Highlights, IPL Final: Kohli, bowlers guide Royal Challengers Bengaluru to back-to-back titles
Firstcricket Staff •GT vs RCB Highlights, IPL Final (Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans Scorecard): Virat Kohli produces an unbeaten on 75 off 42 deliveries after a disciplined bowling performance led by Rasikh Salam Dar as Royal Challengers Bengaluru cruise to a five-wicket victory after restricting Gujarat Titans to 155/8, winning their second consecutive IPL title in the process.
Virat Kohli says hitting winning runs for RCB in IPL final against GT 'stuff you dream of': 'Thought of this moment...'
Firstcricket Staff •Virat Kohli dished out an unbeaten 75 off 42 balls, staying at the crease till the end and hitting the winning six as Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Gujarat Titans by 5 wickets with two overs to spare, becoming only the third franchise to win back-to-back IPL titles.
'Sher ko khoon mooh lag gaya hai': Tendulkar, Pathan & others shower praise on RCB after historic title defence
Firstcricket Staff •RCB's IPL 2026 title win sparked reactions from cricket legends, with Sachin Tendulkar and Irfan Pathan leading the praise after Virat Kohli and Co. defeated Gujarat Titans to secure back-to-back championships.