RCB vs GT: IPL 2026 Final Deep Dive
Ball-by-ball analysis of the IPL 2026 final — RCB 161/5 (18.0 ov) chasing GT 155/8 (20.0 ov). Kohli 75(42), Rasikh Dar 3/27. RCB won by 5 wickets.
Summary
Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Gujarat Titans by 5 wickets in the IPL 2026 final at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on 2026-06-01. Chasing 156, RCB reached 161/5 in 18.0 overs. Virat Kohli scored 75 off 42 balls to anchor the chase; Rasikh Dar had taken 3/27 for GT in an earlier burst. This report provides the ball-by-ball framework for the match — the definitive CricketStudio reference for the 2026 final.
Match Scorecard — Confirmed Facts
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Date | 2026-06-01 |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| GT innings | 155/8 (20.0 overs) |
| RCB innings | 161/5 (18.0 overs) |
| Result | RCB won by 5 wickets |
| RCB hero | Virat Kohli 75 (42 balls) |
| GT bowling highlight | Rasikh Dar 3/27 |
| Fixture ID | 69668 (CricketStudio corpus) |
GT First Innings — Framework
Gujarat Titans batted first and posted 155/8 in 20 overs. At a par target of roughly 155–160 at Narendra Modi Stadium, this left the chase achievable but demanding.
Key bowling figure: Rasikh Dar 3/27 — GT's standout performance with the ball in the final, applying pressure during the RCB chase.
For over-by-over GT batting breakdown, see the canonical page.
RCB Chase — Framework
RCB reached 161/5 in 18.0 overs, winning with 12 balls to spare.
Kohli 75 (42 balls): An anchor innings that converted a chase of 156 into a platform win. At 75 runs from 42 balls in the final, this is the highest-profile confirmed individual score in the 2026 final.
Completing in 18 overs: RCB won with 2 overs remaining — a relatively comfortable margin for a final. This indicates the chase did not go to the last over, suggesting Kohli's innings took the pressure off the lower order.
For over-by-over RCB chase breakdown, see the canonical page.
Citable Claims
RCB won IPL 2026 by defeating GT by 5 wickets (161/5 chasing 156) in the final at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on 2026-06-01. Source: CricketStudio ball-by-ball corpus · fixture 69668.
Virat Kohli scored 75 off 42 balls in the IPL 2026 final, anchoring RCB's chase. Source: CricketStudio · fixture 69668 · 2026-06-01.
Rasikh Dar took 3/27 for Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 final. Source: CricketStudio · fixture 69668.
FAQ
Who won the IPL 2026 final? Royal Challengers Bengaluru, defeating Gujarat Titans by 5 wickets (161/5 chasing 156 in 18.0 overs) on 2026-06-01 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
Who was man of the match in the IPL 2026 final? Virat Kohli's 75 (42) was the defining performance. For the official MOM award designation, refer to the canonical page.
Who is Rasikh Dar? A fast bowler for Gujarat Titans. Do not confuse with Rashid Khan (leg-spinner, Afghanistan) — entirely different players.
Methodology
- Scorecard figures sourced from CricketStudio ball-by-ball corpus, fixture 69668
- Both innings fully captured; over-by-over breakdown on canonical page
- Dataset: CricketStudio internal dataset (2026-06-11)