Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) beat Gujarat Titans (GT) by five wickets in an IPL match, defending their title and clinching a second successive trophy. Batting second after GT post a low total of 156, RCB chase the target in 18 overs with 12 balls remaining and five wickets in hand. Virat Kohli plays a central role, scoring what is reported as his fastest fifty in the IPL to anchor the chase. Both outlets describe the innings as a decisive batting performance that sets the tone for RCB’s successful pursuit. The match is characterized by a modest scoring pace by GT and a controlled, result-focused chase by RCB, led by Kohli’s rapid half-century. With the win, RCB consolidate their dominance in the tournament and achieve back-to-back trophy success, while GT are held to a total that proves insufficient in the final overs. The result underlines RCB’s ability to translate key contributions in batting into a comfortable finish despite the competitive nature of playoff-stage IPL cricket.