The IPL 2026 The season ended on a grand note at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) successfully defended his title with a commanding victory over Gujarat Titans (GT). The long-awaited final match Rajat Patidar’s the men put in another clinical performance on the tournament’s biggest stage.
After electing to bowl first, RCB’s disciplined bowling attack restricted GT to 155 for 8. Chasing 156 for victory, the defending champions showed batting depth and composure to reach the target with five wickets in hand and two to spare. Virat Kohli He once again rose to the occasion, leading the chase with an unbeaten 75 and helping RCB become only the third franchise in IPL history to win back-to-back titles. As celebrations erupted across the cricketing world, a congratulatory message from a global sporting icon quickly caught the attention of fans.
Harry Kane congratulates Virat Kohli and RCB after the IPL 2026 final
England football captain Harry Kane Royal Challengers Bengaluru joined the chorus of praise after their win. Posted on Instagram Stories shortly after the finale Bayern Munich the striker hailed both Kohli and the franchise for yet another landmark achievement.
Sharing his thoughts on Kohli’s match-winning performance, Kane wrote: “What a player and what a shot @virat.kohli! Congratulations @royalchallengers.bengaluru for bringing back their IPL titles.”
The message quickly gained traction among both cricket and football fans, highlighting Kohli’s global popularity and influence beyond sports. Kane’s appreciation echoed the admiration of many elite sportsmen for Kohli’s consistency, longevity and ability to perform under pressure on the biggest occasions.
RCB’s triumph marked another historic chapter in the franchise’s journey. After ending their 18-year wait for their first IPL title in 2025, they successfully defended their crown a year later and joined. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI) as the only team to achieve back-to-back IPL championships.
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Kohli shines again as RCB complete historic title defence
Kohli was once again instrumental in Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s successful campaign. The former RCB skipper finished the season in excellent form and came up big in the final, remaining unbeaten on 75 off 42 deliveries.
His innings included several trademark boundaries and a half-century that came in just 25 balls, the fastest IPL fifty of his career. Kohli’s knock ensured RCB maintained complete control of the chase despite Gujarat Titans threatening a brief comeback. Rashid Khan write in the middle.
The title triumph also put Patidar in elite company. After that, he became only the third captain MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma leading the franchise to consecutive IPL titles. The win for RCB was the perfect conclusion to another dominant season, while Kohli’s match-winning effort ensured the celebrations continued long after the final ball was bowled in Ahmedabad.
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