RCB vs GT, IPL Final: Chasemaster Virat Kohli gets his moment, gives RCB their second trophy win – Action in Images

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By Kartikay Dutta

Updated On Jun 01, 2026 01:08 am IST

Virat Kohli's 75* is at the heart of RCB's victory as they down GT with ease to take the final, and register back-to-back wins!

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Back-to-back IPL crowns for RCB, putting a cap on a season which has seen them be the most successful, most dominant, most comfortable team in the league all year! The confidence pays dividends as the bowling curtails GT to 155, before Virat Kohli’s brilliant 75* guides the chase to help the team join a very special group of teams to manage to defend their title.(AP Photo)

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Early in the game, RCB had the first call go their way as they opted to bowl. Wickets of the openers were always going to be key against a GT team which is dependent on runs from the top order – and that’s exactly what Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar provided, removing Gill and Sudharsan respectively to swing the needle in RCB’s favour early.(PTI)

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From there, the squeeze was on. The odd wicket kept falling – the most important of these being Jos Buttler, who took time to restructure the innings but then fell to a brilliant Krunal Pandya as soon as he tried to begin his attack.(PTI)

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RCB’s bowling leader on the night was Rasikh Salam Dar – perhaps the least-touted of the star RCB pace unit, but one who has come into his own this year. On the night in Ahmedabad, he took three wickets, but the majority of the RCB bowling chipped in to ensure that GT always looked well short of any competitive total.(PTI)

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Washington Sundar was the one player who could stick through, scoring 50*. However, even that was only enough to take GT to 155/8 – never enough against a team with the batting riches of RCB.(ANI Pic Service)

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GT needed their own new ball attack to provide quick wickets, but quite the opposite happened. Venkatesh Iyer and Virat Kohli bit into the new ball, hammering runs at will and finding boundaries all across the pitch. Very early into the chase, GT were already out of it, and RCB were ready to coast home.(ANI Pic Service)

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There was a small hiccup as Rashid Khan brought some life to GT’s defence with the wickets of Rajat Patidar and Krunal Pandya in the same over. RCB were slightly vulnerable at that moment – but with the required rate under 6, restructuring was never something to be too concerned about.(PTI)

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End of the day, it was all about Virat Kohli. Starring for the franchise he has called his home, Kohli struck his fastest-ever IPL fifty, taking only 25 deliveries. Ultimately, he finished on 75*, with three sixes to his name – one of them over long-on to wrap it up, the chasemaster doing what he has done so well for so many years. RCB win with two overs to spare, and are crowned champions!(ANI Pic Service)

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Washington Sundar was the one player who could stick through, scoring 50*. However, even that was only enough to take GT to 155/8 – never enough against a team with the batting riches of RCB.(AP Photo)

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Kartikay Dutta

Kartikay Dutta is a sports writer with the Hindustan Times Sports Desk, having joined in August 2024 to further his professional journey and pursue his long-standing ambition of working in sports media. With a strong interest in cricket, tennis, and football, Kartikay focuses on exploring the deeper layers of sport beyond the immediate action on the field. His work centres on producing insightful long-form and analytical pieces that examine the stories behind performances, teams, and tournaments. He is particularly interested in narratives that intersect with culture, history, and politics, helping readers understand how modern sport evolves within a broader social context. Before joining Hindustan Times, Kartikay worked with leading digital newsrooms in India, where he developed a strong foundation in data-driven storytelling. He is skilled at using statistics, records, and historical trends to uncover patterns and perspectives that add depth to match coverage and sports features. His approach combines research with narrative clarity, allowing complex sporting developments to be presented in an engaging and accessible manner. Kartikay also has a growing passion for multimedia storytelling. He actively explores how photographs, videos, and graphics can enhance sports journalism by illustrating not only what happens during competition but also the preparation, strategy, and operational dynamics behind the scenes. Through this evolving skill set, he aims to contribute to a more immersive and modern form of sports storytelling that connects audiences more closely with the games they follow. Read Less ...Read More

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RCB vs GT, IPL Final: Chasemaster Virat Kohli gets his moment, gives RCB their second trophy win – Action in Images

Virat Kohli's 75* is at the heart of RCB's victory as they down GT with ease to take the final, and register back-to-back wins!

From there, the squeeze was on. The odd wicket kept falling – the most important of these being Jos Buttler, who took time to restructure the innings but then fell to a brilliant Krunal Pandya as soon as he tried to begin his attack.(PTI)

Washington Sundar was the one player who could stick through, scoring 50*. However, even that was only enough to take GT to 155/8 – never enough against a team with the batting riches of RCB.(ANI Pic Service)

There was a small hiccup as Rashid Khan brought some life to GT’s defence with the wickets of Rajat Patidar and Krunal Pandya in the same over. RCB were slightly vulnerable at that moment – but with the required rate under 6, restructuring was never something to be too concerned about.(PTI)

Washington Sundar was the one player who could stick through, scoring 50*. However, even that was only enough to take GT to 155/8 – never enough against a team with the batting riches of RCB.(AP Photo)

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