In a thrilling culmination to the 2026 Indian Premier League season, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) clinched their second consecutive title with a commanding five-wicket victory over the Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on May 31, 2026. This triumph not only solidified RCB’s position as the defending champions but also underscored their dominance throughout the tournament.<\/p>
Opting to bowl first, RCB’s bowlers delivered a disciplined performance, restricting GT to a modest total of 155\/8 in their allotted 20 overs. The bowling unit’s collective effort was instrumental in setting up the chase for RCB.<\/p>
Chasing a target of 156, RCB’s captain Virat Kohli led from the front with an unbeaten 75 runs off 50 balls. His knock included a rapid half-century off just 25 balls, marking his 68th and fastest in the IPL. Kohli’s partnerships with Venkatesh Iyer and Tim David, contributing 62 and 41 runs respectively, guided RCB to the target with 12 balls to spare, securing a five-wicket win.<\/p>
With this victory, RCB concluded the league stage at the top of the points table, finishing with 18 points from 14 matches. Their net run rate (NRR) of +0.783 was the highest among all teams, reflecting their consistent performance throughout the season. The final standings were as follows:<\/p>
| Rank<\/th> | Team<\/th> | P<\/th> | W<\/th> | L<\/th> | NR<\/th> | NRR<\/th> | Pts<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1<\/td> | Royal Challengers Bengaluru<\/td> | 14<\/td> | 9<\/td> | 5<\/td> | 0<\/td> | +0.783<\/td> | 18<\/td><\/tr> |
| 2<\/td> | Gujarat Titans<\/td> | 14<\/td> | 9<\/td> | 5<\/td> | 0<\/td> | +0.695<\/td> | 18<\/td><\/tr> |
| 3<\/td> | Sunrisers Hyderabad<\/td> | 14<\/td> | 9<\/td> | 5<\/td> | 0<\/td> | +0.524<\/td> | 18<\/td><\/tr> |
| 4<\/td> | Rajasthan Royals<\/td> | 14<\/td> | 8<\/td> | 6<\/td> | 0<\/td> | +0.189<\/td> | 16<\/td><\/tr> |
| 5<\/td> | Punjab Kings<\/td> | 14<\/td> | 7<\/td> | 6<\/td> | 1<\/td> | +0.309<\/td> | 15<\/td><\/tr> |
| 6<\/td> | Delhi Capitals<\/td> | 14<\/td> | 7<\/td> | 7<\/td> | 0<\/td> | -0.651<\/td> | 14<\/td><\/tr> |
| 7<\/td> | Kolkata Knight Riders<\/td> | 14<\/td> | 6<\/td> | 7<\/td> | 1<\/td> | -0.147<\/td> | 13<\/td><\/tr> |
| 8<\/td> | Chennai Super Kings<\/td> | 14<\/td> | 6<\/td> | 8<\/td> | 0<\/td> | -0.345<\/td> | 12<\/td><\/tr> |
| 9<\/td> | Mumbai Indians<\/td> | 14<\/td> | 4<\/td> | 10<\/td> | 0<\/td> | -0.584<\/td> | 8<\/td><\/tr> |
| 10<\/td> | Lucknow Super Giants<\/td> | 14<\/td> | 4<\/td> | 10<\/td> | 0<\/td> | -0.740<\/td> | 8<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table> For a detailed breakdown of the points table, including Net Run Rate calculations and playoff scenarios, visit our IPL points table hub.<\/p> Playoff Race and Qualification Scenarios<\/h2>The top four teams from the league stage advanced to the playoffs, with RCB, GT, and SRH securing their spots. The fourth spot was contested between Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings, with RR clinching the final playoff berth. The playoff matchups were as follows:<\/p>
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