Last glory IPL 2026 Final The game at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad quickly turned into a logistical nightmare Gujarat Titans (GT). On the night of May 31, 2026 Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) It made history on GT’s home turf, triggering contrasting emotions of ecstasy and exhaustion. As Bengaluru erupted in celebration, the Titans were left to heal the wounds of the heavy defeat, a heartache compounded by a thrilling, unexpected challenge a few hours later on the dark streets of Ahmedabad.
GT’s tough night gets worse as the team bus breaks down after the IPL 2026 Final defeat
It got even worse for the Gujarat Titans on Sunday night. hours after the defeat IPL 2026 Final Facing Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the Gujarat team had a thrilling test on their way back to the team hotel in Ahmedabad. Fast bowler Muhammad Siraj He later shared proof of this on his Instagram story, with the caption: “Breaking down,” as he sits on the side of the road with three of his team members.
According to reports, the team bus carrying the Gujarat players and support staff crashed on its way to the hotel after the IPL final loss to Royal Challenge Bengaluru. Despite the smoke inside the bus, the team members, who were all safe and uninjured, waited on the road for some time before another bus was arranged to take them to the hotel, the statement added.
It has been a tough 24 hours for Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad. The team arrived late in the city after their Qualifier 2 win over Rajasthan Royals in Mullanpur on Friday after adverse weather conditions in north India temporarily affected flight operations in Chandigarh. Their flight was delayed by nearly three hours, leaving them with less than 24 hours to prepare for the final. The delay even forced the postponement of the captains’ pre-match photo session. Gujarat also had to manage a demanding travel schedule during the playoffs. After finishing their league stage campaign at home, they traveled to Dharamsala for Qualifier 1 against RCB. After that defeat, they traveled to Punjab for Qualifier 2 before returning to Ahmedabad for Sunday’s clash.
Virat Kohli leads RCB to back-to-back IPL titles with win over GT
Before the roadside accident, it was a vintage Virat Kohli masterclass that spoiled GT’s mood on the field. Batting first, Gujarat Titans could never find their rhythm against a disciplined RCB bowling attack. Hello Rasikh And the veteran demolished the middle order to finish with brilliant figures of 3 for 27 Bhuvneshwar Kumar (2/29) and Josh Hazlewood (2/37) applied relentless pressure.
Apart from that Washington Sundar‘s struggle, an unbeaten 50 off 37 balls (with 5 boundaries) and a brief 20-run cameo Nishant SindhuThe top order of the Titans has collapsed. Skipper Shubman Gill only 10 were fired and Sai Sudharsan managed 12. GT reached a sub-par 155/8 in the 20th over.
The chase was a display of sheer dominance by RCB, playing as the designated home team after the final was played in Ahmedabad. Impact Player Venkatesh Iyer instantly set the tone, quickly blast 32 out of a total of 16 balls. But he was the undisputed hero of the night Virat Kohli.
Kohli executed the innings flawlessly, anchoring one end to smash an unbeaten 75 off 42 balls punctuated by 10 boundaries and 2 powerful sixes. Despite GT’s one clinical spell Rashid Khan (2/25), RCB chased down the target to reach 161/5 in just 18 overs. Winning by 5 wickets with 12 balls to spare, RCB secured back-to-back IPL titles. Kohli was deservedly adjudged Man of the Match, capping off a historic season that also witnessed the young prodigy. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Take home the Player of the Tournament award for his dream run with Rajasthan Royals.
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