{"id":13057,"date":"2026-06-01T11:32:48","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T06:02:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/?p=13057"},"modified":"2026-06-01T11:32:48","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T06:02:48","slug":"rcb-win-ipl-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/rcb-win-ipl-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Royal Challengers Bengaluru Win IPL 2026, Defeat Gujarat Titans in Grand Final"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Royal Challengers Bengaluru made history by defeating Gujarat Titans in the grand finale of the IPL 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, to clinch the title. While Virat Kohli knocked off his next ball unbeaten three times while finishing off a mediocre day with a brilliant unbeaten 75, RCB successfully chased 156 runs and defended their IPL title. With the win, RCB extended their winning streak to two consecutive IPL championships, further solidifying their position in the top four of the IPL. Strong bowling efforts from Rasikh Dar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood whacked the Gujarat Titans into submission, while Kohli&#8217;s famous display saved a great end to the 2026 season.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Significance of RCB Win IPL 2026 Title After Defeating Gujarat Titans<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In the final match of the IPL 2026, Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Gujarat Titans by 5 wickets.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The final was held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Gujarat Titans scored 155\/8 in their allotted 20 overs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">RCB were able to successfully chase the target with 161\/5 made in 18 overs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Virat Kohli notched his 75 from 42 off the bat and still missed out on being caught.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Kohli also dashed out the fastest 50 in his IPL career in the final.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">RCB batsman Rasikh Dar came their top bowler with three wickets.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood shared a hat-trick, while Ravindra Jadeja had two wickets for his efforts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Gujarat Titans&#8217; William Washington Sundar had an unbeaten half-century.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Virat Kohli was adjudicated as Player of the Match for his fabulous knock.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">RCB is now just the third franchise to have defended an IPL title.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It was the first time in two years that RCB has won an IPL title.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Rajat Patidar led the team on to make another good campaign.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">RCB had won prize money of \u20b920 crore while Gujarat Titans grabbed a runner-up cash prize of \u20b912.5 crore.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">RCB won the match, further solidifying its image of being one of the top cricket teams in the sport.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">IPL History Previous Year Questions (PYQs)<\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Exam<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Year<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Question<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Options<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Answer<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">SSC CGL<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2024<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Which team won the inaugural IPL season in 2008?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A. CSK B. MI C. RR D. KKR<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>C. Rajasthan Royals<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UPSC Prelims<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2023<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Indian Premier League (IPL) was launched in which year?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A. 2006 B. 2007 C. 2008 D. 2009<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>C. 2008<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">SSC CHSL<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2023<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Who was the first IPL-winning captain?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A. Shane Warne B. MS Dhoni C. Rohit Sharma D. Gautam Gambhir<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>A. Shane Warne<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">RRB NTPC<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2022<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Which franchise has won the most IPL titles?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A. CSK B. MI C. KKR D. RCB<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>B. Mumbai Indians<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">SSC GD<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2022<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Which player has scored the most runs in IPL history?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A. Rohit Sharma B. Virat Kohli C. Suresh Raina D. David Warner<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>B. Virat Kohli<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UPSC Prelims<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2021<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The IPL is organized by which body?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A. ICC B. BCCI C. ACC D. MCC<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>B. BCCI<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">SSC CPO<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2021<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Which team won the IPL title in 2021?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A. CSK B. KKR C. DC D. MI<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>A. Chennai Super Kings<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">RRB Group D<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2020<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Which player is known as &#8220;Mr. IPL&#8221;?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A. Virat Kohli B. Rohit Sharma C. Suresh Raina D. AB de Villiers<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>C. Suresh Raina<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">SSC CHSL<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2020<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Which city hosted the first IPL final in 2008?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A. Mumbai B. Jaipur C. Chennai D. Navi Mumbai<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>D. Navi Mumbai<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UPSC Prelims<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2019<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Which player won the Orange Cap in the inaugural IPL season?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A. Shane Watson B. Shaun Marsh C. Adam Gilchrist D. Matthew Hayden<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>B. Shaun Marsh<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">SSC CGL<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2019<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Which player won the Purple Cap in IPL 2008?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A. Sohail Tanvir B. RP Singh C. Lasith Malinga D. Pragyan Ojha<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>A. Sohail Tanvir<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">RRB NTPC<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2018<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Which team won IPL 2018?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A. SRH B. CSK C. KKR D. MI<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>B. Chennai Super Kings<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">SSC GD<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2018<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Which IPL franchise is based in Kolkata?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A. CSK B. PBKS C. KKR D. RR<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>C. Kolkata Knight Riders<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">SSC CGL<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2017<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Who is popularly known as the &#8220;Captain Cool&#8221; of IPL history?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A. Rohit Sharma B. Virat Kohli C. MS Dhoni D. Gautam Gambhir<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>C. MS Dhoni<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">RRB ALP<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2016<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Which team won IPL 2016?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A. RCB B. SRH C. KKR D. MI<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>B. Sunrisers Hyderabad<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/anthropic-overtakes-openai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Anthropic Overtakes OpenAI<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Conclusion: RCB\u2019s IPL 2026 Triumph<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Their consistency, balanced side and championship mentality were on display when they won the IPL 2026 title in Bengaluru. Their title win in Bengaluru was an exhibition of consistency, balanced side and championship mentality. The batsmen and the bowlers added two more records to the team&#8217;s record book, but the highlight was the matchups of batters powered by Virat Kohli and experienced bowlers. They were able to defend their title well, showing great leadership, strategic thinking, and depth in the team. RCB&#8217;s win marked yet another significant milestone for fans of the team and a testament to the evolving landscape of the IPL, underscoring the competitiveness and quality of the league. The 2026 season will be remembered for RCB&#8217;s supremacy and Kohli&#8217;s game of big moments on the grandest of stages.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Royal Challengers Bengaluru made history by defeating Gujarat Titans in the grand finale of the IPL 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, to clinch the title. While Virat Kohli knocked off his next ball unbeaten three times while finishing off a mediocre day with a brilliant unbeaten 75, RCB successfully chased 156 runs and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":13058,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[19],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13057","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sports"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13057","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13057"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13057\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13059,"href":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13057\/revisions\/13059"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13058"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13057"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13057"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13057"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}