Royal Challengers Bengaluru win IPL final by 5 wickets
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- Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the IPL final by 5 wickets, posting 161/5 in 18 overs to chase Gujarat Titans' 155/8.
- Gujarat Titans were restricted to 155/8 in their allotted 20 overs, falling short by 5 runs.
- Virat Kohli starred for RCB, anchoring the chase and helping the team retain the title.
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the toss and elected to field at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on 31 May 2026.
- Rajat Patidar captained RCB, while Shubman Gill led Gujarat Titans.
Why it matters: RCB’s title defense boosts its brand prestige and sponsor appeal, while Gujarat Titans miss the championship’s honor and the associated fan‑base uplift, shifting market attention toward the defending champions.
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