The 2026 IPL season garnered 1.2 billion viewers, a 7% increase, with watch-time hitting 870 billion minutes. Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured their second consecutive title by defeating Gujarat Titans in the final, which became the most-watched IPL match ever.
Virat Kohli led Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to their second consecutive IPL title with an unbeaten 75 off 42 balls in the 2026 final against Gujarat Titans, later sharing an emotional 'HOME' message on social media reflecting on the team's journey and his deep connection with RCB.
Jos Buttler revealed Gujarat Titans coach Ashish Nehra's tactical decision to promote Nishant Sindhu ahead of him in the IPL 2026 final against RCB. The move aimed to give Sindhu more game time but ultimately didn't yield the desired result.
Punjab Kings, initially dominant in IPL 2026, suffered six consecutive losses and missed playoffs. Sachin Tendulkar attributed their decline to a shift from process to results, praising Gujarat Titans' consistent performance.
Punjab Kings, initially dominant in IPL 2026, suffered six consecutive losses and missed playoffs. Sachin Tendulkar attributed their downfall to a shift from focusing on process to results, while praising Gujarat Titans' consistent performance.
Gujarat Titans' Jos Buttler described a frightening safety scare on the team bus after their IPL 2026 final loss to RCB. Smoke from a short circuit forced an evacuation, adding to the team's disappointment.
Gujarat Titans' Jos Buttler described a frightening safety scare on the team bus after their IPL 2026 final loss to RCB. Smoke from a short circuit forced an evacuation, adding to the team's disappointment.
Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill expressed deep disappointment after their IPL 2026 final loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Despite coming close, GT fell short by five wickets in Ahmedabad. Gill thanked fans for their support and reflected on life lessons from the game.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru won their second IPL title, defeating Gujarat Titans. Phil Salt and Suyash Sharma achieved a rare IPL title hat-trick, winning consecutively with KKR and RCB.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru won their second IPL title, defeating Gujarat Titans. Phil Salt and Suyash Sharma achieved a rare IPL title hat-trick, winning consecutively with KKR and RCB.
England football captain Harry Kane congratulated Royal Challengers Bengaluru on winning their second consecutive IPL title, praising Virat Kohli's performance in the final against Gujarat Titans.
England football captain Harry Kane congratulated Royal Challengers Bengaluru on winning their second consecutive IPL title, praising Virat Kohli's performance in the final against Gujarat Titans.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have successfully defended their Indian Premier League (IPL) title, defeating Gujarat Titans (GT) in the final. This marks their second consecutive IPL championship, showcasing a dominant team performance throughout the season.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have won their second consecutive IPL title, defeating Gujarat Titans in the 2026 final. The team showcased complete domination throughout the season, with strong performances from both batting and bowling units, led by captain Rajat Patidar and star player Virat Kohli.
Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, believes his team fell short by 10-12 runs in Qualifier 2. He regrets not keeping strike more during middle overs on a sticky pitch, making it tough for new batters. Despite the exit, he was IPL 2026's top scorer with 776 runs.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru defended their IPL title after Virat Kohli hit a match-winning six against Gujarat Titans. Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi alleged fraud in Class 12 exam evaluations, and PM Modi met Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing.
Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 75 to guide Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a five-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans in the IPL final. Kohli finished the season with 675 runs, earning praise from coach Andy Flower and Sunil Gavaskar for his match-winning abilities.
Gujarat Titans lost the IPL 2026 final to Royal Challengers Bengaluru despite a strong season. The team, a consistent performer since 2022, reached their third final but fell short in the title clash.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured their second consecutive IPL title by defeating Gujarat Titans in the 2026 final. The victory is attributed to a strong backroom team including Head Coach Andy Flower, Director of Cricket Mo Bobat, Mentor Dinesh Karthik, and talent scout Malolan Rangarajan.
Virat Kohli celebrated Royal Challengers Bengaluru's second consecutive IPL title win, defeating Gujarat Titans by five wickets. Kohli, 37, hit the winning runs and his fastest T20 half-century, highlighting the team's depth and strategic execution throughout the season.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru won their second consecutive IPL title, defeating Gujarat Titans by 5 wickets in the 2026 final. Virat Kohli starred with an unbeaten 75, earning him Player of the Match and a record-breaking 22nd award.
IPL 2026 was a record-breaking season, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru winning consecutive titles. Teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi dominated individual awards, while Virat Kohli and Krunal Pandya achieved personal milestones.
Rajat Patidar captained Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their second consecutive IPL title, defeating Gujarat Titans in the 2026 final. This historic win makes RCB the third franchise to achieve back-to-back titles, with Patidar joining elite company as a captain.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured their second consecutive IPL title, defeating Gujarat Titans by five wickets. Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma were seen celebrating the victory, with Kohli expressing joy over the team's collective strength and performance.
