Just like they did in 2025, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) broke the internet by winning the IPL 2026 title. Fans from India and around the world made the franchise name and its players trend on the internet and every social media platform active in the country.
It was a complete performance from the defending — or as Jitesh Sharma said, ‘attacking’ — champions. GT openers Shubman Gill and B Sai Sudharsan were dismissed early by Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, respectively, leaving the Titans at 45/2 after the Power Play.
The middle order failed to build momentum, as Rasikh Salam Dhar claimed crucial wickets to further dismantle the batting lineup. Despite an unbeaten half-century from Washington Sundar, the Titans concluded their innings
with a sub-par total of 155/8.
In response, RCB initiated their chase with immense aggression. Virat Kohli and Venkatesh Iyer dismantled the pace attack, specifically targeting Kagiso Rabada, to establish a commanding partnership of 62 runs within five overs.
Although the team secured seventy runs in the Powerplay, they subsequently experienced a middle-order collapse. The quick dismissals of Iyer, Devdutt Padikkal, captain Rajat Patidar, and Krunal Pandya reduced the team to 91/4
However, Kohli remained steadfast, pushing the innings with a rapid half-century. Tim David provided critical support with a rapid 24 runs. After surviving a contentious catch review, Kohli struck a six to secure the victory, finishing unbeaten on 75 off 42 deliveries. RCB reached their target in 18 overs, allowing captain Patidar to successfully defend their championship title.
How the internet reacted to RCB’s title
Irfan Pathan wrote: “RCB RCB. Sher ko Khoon mooh lag Gaya hai. Champion 👏”
Sachin Tendulkar said: “Congratulations to @RCBTweets on winning consecutive @IPL titles. One of the challenges in sport is that success changes the questions you have to answer. After winning once, the task is no longer proving you can do it, but proving you can sustain it. RCB met that challenge impressively this season. A well-deserved achievement!”
Vijay Mallya said: “RCB RCB….Congratulations Double back to back IPL Champions. Namma dodda Simhagulu roared loudly and made us all very proud. Very well done you beauties.”
Suresh Raina said: “Once was so nice, they did it twice. What a campaign by “Attacking Champions” RCB. A near perfect campaign and the trophy is in right hands of Captain Rajat Patidar. Special mention to Virat Kohli for that knock – Matter bada tha, Isliye wahan King khada tha. @imVkohli @RCBTweets #IPL #RCB”
Check some other reactions here:
Nothing bro, same trophy they’ll give again. Congrats ✌️😎✌️ pic.twitter.com/1ex8XdmAF0
— Danish Sait (@DanishSait) May 31, 2026
Winning back to back is always a special feeling. 🏆🏆
Congrats @RCBTweets and welcome to the club 💛#IPL2026— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) May 31, 2026
Big Congratulations RCB 💥💥💥💥💥 Back to Back 🏆 . Winning it in style . Domination continues. Well deserved 🏆 Chase Master kohli @imVkohli @RCBTweets Superhit season like Dhurandhar 🤛 pic.twitter.com/okR4vvYpn1
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) May 31, 2026
Wow. Called it before the IPL… back to back champions !!!
Congratulations to @imVkohli, @rrjjt_01, Mo Bobat, Andy Flower and the entire @RCBTweets team.
From day one, this looked like the most complete team in the competition. Consistent, clinical and deserving champions.…
— Faf Du Plessis (@faf1307) May 31, 2026
Vijay Mallya watching RCB win from London pic.twitter.com/oHs2vnLwxh
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) May 31, 2026
Real hero of this RCB title win pic.twitter.com/0pF54PdS5E
— Pakchikpak Raja Babu (@HaramiParindey) May 31, 2026
Congratulations to @RCBTweets on back to back @IPL titles. Truly a well constructed team for all situations 🏆 🏆 Very popular victory.
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) May 31, 2026
