The Narendra Modi Stadium witnessed a historic cricket spectacle on Sunday. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) horns locked with Gujarat Titans (GT) In the grand finale of IPL 2026. In a high-stakes encounter that kept millions of fans on the edge of their seats, RCB successfully defended their crown by staging a clinical five-wicket win in succession. Indian Premier League championships. The victory cements RCB’s status as a modern powerhouse and makes them only the third franchise in IPL history to join elite company. Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indiansto win back-to-back titles.
Chasing a target of 156 after restricting Gujarat Titans to 155/8 in 20 overs, RCB’s chase was fueled by none other than the legendary batsmen. Virat Kohli. The maestro delivered a masterclass in anchoring the chase, blasting his fastest IPL half-century off just 25 balls. Kohli remained unbeaten with 42 off 75, hitting 9 boundaries and 3 powerful sixes, and guided his team smoothly to the finish line with two overs to spare.
Vijay Mallya celebrates RCB’s historic back-to-back title success with an emotional message
The historic victory created a huge wave of euphoria on social media platforms and received praise from former cricketers, pundits and fans worldwide. Among the most notable reactions was a heartfelt, emotional post from the franchise’s former owner. Vijay Mallya. Taking to X (formerly known as Twitter), Mallya expressed immense pride and joy over the team’s monumental achievement.
“RCB RCB….Congratulations Double back to back IPL Champions. Namma dodda Simhagulu roared loudly and made us all very proud. Thank you very much beautiful peopleMallya wrote.
RCB RCB….Congratulations Double back to back IPL Champions. Namma dodda Simhagulu roared loudly and made us all very proud. Thank you very much beautiful people.
— Vijay Mallya (@TheVijayMallya) May 31, 2026
His choice of words, especially “Namma dodda Simhagulu” (Our great lions), resonated deeply with the franchise’s loyal fan base, serving as a nostalgic throwback to his passionate involvement in the team’s formative years. Kohli’s masterful unbeaten 75 clinched the night’s undisputed crown and earned him yet another Man of the Match award in the final.
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Why RCB didn’t organize a victory parade despite their historic IPL 2026 title
While the festive mood is high, passionate fans in Bengaluru will not be able to witness a public victory parade this year. The management of Royal Challengers has decided to refrain from organizing a street side celebration to avoid the frenzy of the massive crowd. This safety-conscious approach was heavily influenced by last year’s tragic turn of events, where a hastily organized parade after their first title resulted in a deadly stampede outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, killing 11 fans. The current captain Rajat Patidar He emotionally dedicated this year’s trophy to the fans who died, stressing that safety is paramount.
In addition, the administrative and political events that took place in the provincial capital squeezed the hands of the organizers. Swearing in ceremony of the newly appointed Chief Minister of Karnataka, DK ShivakumarIt is scheduled to be held at Lok Bhavan at 4:10 PM. With the Governor’s residence and Lok Bhavan close to the Chinnaswamy Stadium, the political function is already predicted to attract a massive crowd from across the state.
Handling two high-voltage incidents at the same time will overburden local law enforcement agencies. The state police department has made it clear that adequate security for the cricket parade is not feasible given the high turnout at the inauguration. Strictly abiding by the police notification banning public celebrations on city streets, the RCB management chose to prioritize civil order and fan safety over public celebration by holding the party behind closed doors.
