Virat Kohli Reacts For The 1st Time Since RCB's IPL 2026 Win

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Source: AFP)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) ended their IPL 2026 campaign in the perfect way by defeating Gujarat Titans (GT) in the final on May 31 and lifting their second consecutive title.

The victory was special for many reasons, and even more for Virat Kohli, who enjoyed another winning moment with the franchise he has represented for the last 18 years.

RCB defeated Gujarat Titans by five wickets in Ahmedabad to become only the third team in IPL history to win back-to-back titles after Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians.

Kohli played a crucial role in the final, scoring an unbeaten 75 runs off just 42 balls and guiding his side to victory.

Virat Kohli RCB's Biggest Match-Winner

When the pressure was high, Kohli stepped up and delivered a strong performance with the bat. Chasing a target of 156, RCB got off to a flying start thanks to an explosive 62-run opening partnership between Kohli and Venkatesh Iyer.

Virat Kohli reached his half-century in just 25 balls, making it the fastest fifty of his IPL career. His aggressive and controlled approach gave RCB complete control of the chase.

Earlier in the match, RCB's bowlers lived up to expectations and restricted the Gujarat Titans to 155/8.

Rasikh Salam Dar starred with figures of 3/27, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood picked up two wickets each. Krunal Pandya also impressed with an economical spell.

For Gujarat Titans, Washington Sundar fought hard with an unbeaten 50 off 37 balls, helping his side cross the 150-run mark.

Virat Kohli Shares Emotional Message After IPL 2026 Win

More than a week after RCB's title-winning moment, Kohli shared an emotional post on social media on June 9.

The video featured memorable moments from RCB's IPL 2026 campaign, including team celebrations, dressing-room speeches, and behind-the-scenes interactions.

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Kohli wrote:

"Started the season with belief. Ended with back to back titles. 🏆 This team lived every emotion together. The highs, the pressure, the hurdles, and the unwavering support. It feels extra special because… this place is HOME! ❤️ @RCBTweets"

Virat Kohli

@imVkohli

Started the season with belief. Ended with back to back titles. 🏆 This team lived every emotion together. The highs, the pressure, the hurdles, and the unwavering support. It feels extra special because… this place is HOME! ❤️ @RCBTweets

Jun 9, 2026, 9:07 AM

Major Records Broken by Virat Kohli During IPL 2026

Apart from helping RCB win another title, Virat Kohli also enjoyed one of the most remarkable individual seasons of his career by breaking several major records.

He became the IPL's most-capped player with 279 appearances, moving ahead of Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni.

The RCB star became the first player to score 500 or more runs in nine different IPL seasons. He also registered his fourth consecutive 600-plus run season and sixth overall.

600+ runs in an IPL Season (most times)