New Delhi, May 31 -- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 by 5 wickets to become only the third team in league's history to win back-to-back titles. By lifting the IPL 2026 trophy, RCB join the elite club of Chennai Super Kings (2010-11) and Mumbai Indians (2019-20) as back-to-back champions.

The victory marks a stunning turnaround for a franchise once known as the perennial nearly-men of the league. After clinching their maiden title in a nail-biting 2025 final against the Punjab Kings, RCB showed they were no one-season wonder. Under the calm leadership of captain Rajat Patidar, they marched through IPL 2026 with consistency, finishing at the top of the table before sealing the deal in a high-stakes...