He noted several memorable moments IPL 2026 such as title notes Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) celebrated their victory at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. After being defeated Gujarat Titans (GT) and emotions flowed freely among the players, support staff and fans as RCB completed another remarkable campaign in style, securing their second IPL trophy in a row.
while Virat Kohli An unfortunate incident involving several RCB players and the head coach showed the game and the team’s outstanding performance that grabbed the main stage in the final. Andy Flower quickly became one of the biggest talking points after the game. The video went viral on social media in no time and fans enjoyed the joyous celebration.
Tim David and Phil Salt drenched Andy Flower with an ice bucket after the IPL 2026 win
As the RCB players celebrated their title-winning success on the field, Tim David and Phil Salt decided to play a surprise prank on head coach Andy Flower. The duo approached the former Zimbabwe captain from behind while carrying a bucket full of icy water. Before Flower could react, David and Salt emptied the entire bucket on the RCB coach, leaving him completely inebriated in celebration.
The unexpected moment immediately drew laughter from nearby teammates and support staff, while Cicek could only smile as the festivities continued around him. While many supporters described David and Salt as two of the team’s most entertaining personalities, others enjoyed seeing Flower become the target of post-game celebrations.
We present the video:
BTS from Salt and David’s icy celebrations at Andy Flower. 🤣❤️
Just look at the vibe inside this locker room, it’s no wonder this group feels more like a family than a team. 🤍 pic.twitter.com/vNsaVSlIqJ
— ` (@broskyxn) June 1, 2026
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RCB edge GT to retain IPL title
Earlier in the evening, RCB produced an all-round performance to defeat GT by five wickets in the IPL 2026 final. After winning the shootout, Rajat Patidar was elected to the first bowl and the decision paid immediate dividends. Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Hello Rasikh He kept Gujarat’s strong batting line-up under constant pressure, restricting them to 155/8 from 20 overs. Washington Sundar top scored for the Titans with an unbeaten 50, but regular wickets prevented GT from gaining any significant momentum.
Chasing 156, RCB got off to a flying start Virat Kohli and Venkatesh Iyer. Kohli produced another masterclass on the biggest stage, bringing up the fastest IPL fifty of his career before being bowled out on 75 off 42 deliveries. Despite a short fight from Gujarat Rashid KhanRCB remained firmly in control throughout the chase. Kohli’s orchestrated innings ensured there were no late surprises as Bengaluru reached 161/5. The win helped RCB successfully defend their IPL crown and became the third franchise in the history of the tournament to win back-to-back titles.
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