Virat meets Vaibhav (Image: X)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru successfully defended their ISL title, winning back-to-back titles in style, with none other than Virat Kohli managing to claim a trademark sixth. As the celebrations got underway, one of the most heart-warming moments of the night came when Kohli met 15-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the teenager who has not only broken records this season but also etched his name in the history of the Indian Premier League.It was a night for two of IPL 2026’s biggest stars, one who led his team to glory and the other who captivated the cricket world with a dream season. After RCB’s victory, Kohli was seen congratulating Vaibhav, who swept the award ceremony by winning the Player of the Season, Super Striker of the Season, Super Sixes of the Season, Orange Cap and Most Valuable Player awards.
Kohli himself had a lot to celebrate. The RCB veteran was named man of the match after hitting an unbeaten 75 in the match out of 42, and ended the chase with a six to spark raucous celebrations among the Bengaluru faithful.After the viewing ceremony, Kohli and Vaibhav were seen sharing a light conversation on the field, which led to one of the most memorable pictures of the season.
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru continued their dominance and claimed back-to-back IPL titles after 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 their dangerous batting line-up in check.
Despite some late boundaries, Gujarat never managed to build big partnerships and finished with a below-par total.In reply, RCB chased down the target comfortably, reaching 161/5 in just 18 overs. Virat Kohli led the attack with a brilliant unbeaten 75 off 42 balls, stabilizing the innings and ensuring there were no late hiccups. His knock proved crucial as RCB crossed the finish line with a two-run lead to claim their second successive IPL crown.
The victory cemented RCB’s position as the team to beat in the tournament, while GT finished as runners-up after an impressive campaign under captain Shubman Gill.
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