Kohli leads Bengaluru to 5-wicket win over Gujarat in Indian Premier League final

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AHMEDABAD, India (AP) — Cricket great Virat Kohli hit the winning six as defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru retained its Indian Premier League title with a five-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans on Sunday.

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AHMEDABAD, India (AP) — Cricket great Virat Kohli hit the winning six as defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru retained its Indian Premier League title with a five-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans on Sunday.

Bengaluru reached 161-5 in 18 overs after winning the toss and restricting Gujarat to 155-8 in its 20 overs.

Kohli smashed nine fours and three sixes in his 42-ball 75 not out.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Virat Kohli celebrates his fifty runs during the Indian Premier League final cricket match between Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Ahmedabad, India, Sunday, May 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Virat Kohli celebrates his fifty runs during the Indian Premier League final cricket match between Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Ahmedabad, India, Sunday, May 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki)

It’s Bengaluru’s second IPL title overall.

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