Royal Challengers Bengaluru successfully defended their IPL crown by defeating Gujarat Titans With five wickets in the IPL 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The win marked RCB’s second IPL title and capped off another remarkable campaign for the Bengaluru-based franchise.
Led by a balanced line-up and inspired performances throughout the season, RCB proved once again why they are among the most consistent teams in the tournament. The final saw them hold their nerve under pressure before completing the chase in style, sparking wild celebrations from players and supporters alike.
for Virat Kohlione of the franchise’s greatest players, Zafar added another golden chapter to his already illustrious IPL journey. As the celebrations continued on the pitch, emotional scenes emerged from every corner of the stadium reflecting the significance of this achievement for the players and fans.
Virat Kohli’s heartwarming interaction with Vaibhav Suryavanshi is in the limelight
While the evening was dominated by RCB’s title celebrations, a brief but memorable interaction between Kohli and the Rajasthan Royals youngster Vaibhav Suryavanshi quickly caught the attention of cricket fans on social media.
After the final was over, cameras caught the 15-year-old approaching Kohli with his hands together. The former India captain immediately responded warmly, giving the teenager a hearty hug. The gesture symbolized the mutual respect between one of Indian cricket’s most accomplished stars and the youngster who is fast becoming one of the country’s most exciting talents.
The video of the exchange went viral on social media platforms, with fans praising Kohli for motivating the next generation of cricketers. Many also hailed the moment as a torch-passing vision of the future of Indian cricket meeting one of its modern legends.
We present the video:
👑 King Kohli meets young sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after RCB’s historic IPL win.
Two generations of Indian cricket, one memorable moment. ❤️🏆 pic.twitter.com/8pt15qVM0K
— Hemant Bhavsar (@hemantbhavsar86) June 1, 2026
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A dream IPL 2026 campaign for Suryavanshi
Although Rajasthan Royals struggled to reach the ultimate prize, IPL 2026 will be remembered as the season that launched Suryavanshi as a true superstar. The young left-handed batsman had one of the most extraordinary campaigns ever seen by a teenager, finishing as the tournament’s leading run-scorer with 776 runs. What made his performance even more remarkable was the way he boldly dominated the bowling attack with an amazing strike rate of 237.31.
His sensational season earned him many awards including the Orange Cap, Emerging Player of the Season award, Super Striker award and Most Valuable Player honour. These achievements made him the youngest player in IPL history to hold the Orange Cap and established him as one of the competition’s top stars.
