Virat meets Vaibhav (Image: X)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru successfully defend their IPL crown, and win back-to-back titles with no help from anyone else Virat Kohli Sealing the win with a trademark six. As the celebrations began, the most heart-touching moment of the night came when Kohli met 15-year-old sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the teenager who not only broke records this season but also etched his name in IPL history.It was a night that belonged to two of the biggest stars of IPL 2026, one who led his team to glory and the other who enthralled the cricket world with a dream season. After RCB’s win, Kohli was seen congratulating Vaibhav, who rocked the awards ceremony by winning the Emerging Player of the Season, Super Striker of the Season, Super Sixer of the Season, Orange Cap and Most Valuable Player awards. Kohli also had a lot to celebrate. The RCB veteran was named the player of the match after his match-winning unbeaten 75 off 42 balls, completing the chase with a six to spark wild celebrations among the Bengaluru faithful.After the presentation ceremony, Kohli and Vaibhav were seen having a light-hearted conversation on the field, which was one of the most memorable images of the season. Defending champions Royal Challengers Bangalore continued their dominance and won back-to-back IPL titles by defeating Gujarat Titans by 5 wickets in the IPL 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.GT scored 155/8 in their 20 overs, but RCB’s disciplined bowling attack kept the dangerous batting lineup in check. Despite a few late boundaries, Gujarat never managed to build significant partnerships and finished with a lowly score. In reply, RCB chased the target with ease and reached 161/5 in just 18 overs. Virat Kohli started the innings with a brilliant unbeaten 75 off 42 balls and ensured there were no late interruptions. His innings proved decisive as RCB crossed the finish line with two overs to spare and sealed their second consecutive IPL title.

The win further cemented RCB’s position as the team to beat in the tournament, while GT finished as worthy runners-up after an impressive campaign under skipper Shubman Gill.