AHMEDABAD – Web Desk: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have clinched their second consecutive Indian Premier League (IPL) title, defeating Gujarat Titans by 5 wickets in the final played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Batting first, Gujarat Titans posted 155 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their allotted 20 overs, with Washington Sundar scoring a half-century. RCB’s Rasikh Dar Salam took three wickets. Chasing a target of 156 runs, RCB adopted an aggressive approach, reaching the target in 18 overs.
Virat Kohli played a magnificent unbeaten knock of 75 runs, playing a crucial role in his team’s victory, while Venkatesh Iyer and Tim David also contributed valuable runs. Kohli was named Player of the Match for his outstanding performance in the final.
With this victory, RCB has become only the third team in IPL history to win back-to-back titles, a feat previously achieved only by Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians.
