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Virat Kohli IPL Final Records In the grand finale of IPL 2026, played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has scripted history. By crushing the Gujarat Titans (GT) by 5 wickets, RCB has clinched the glittering IPL trophy for the second consecutive time.
The 'Lions of Bengaluru' chased down the target of 156 runs set by Gujarat in just 18 overs. With this historic victory, RCB has now become only the third team in IPL history, after Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, to successfully defend its title (winning back-to-back championships).
The Ultimate Match-Winner: 'King' Virat Kohli Steals the Show
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The true hero of this blockbuster final was the 'King' of the cricketing world: Virat Kohli. When the team needed him most, Kohli's bat was on fire. Striking shots across every corner of the ground, he played a magical innings of an unbeaten 75 runs off just 42 balls. During this innings, he smashed 9 magnificent fours and 3 towering sixes. Faced with this display of classic batting from 'King Kohli', the Gujarat Titans bowlers appeared completely helpless.
A Finish in Vintage Kohli Style: On the final ball of the 18th over, Kohli not only sealed the match by smashing a powerful six off bowler Arshad Khan, but he also plunged millions of Bengaluru fans across the globe into a sea of celebration. For this exceptional innings, he was awarded the 'Man of the Match' title.
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Record-Breaking Knock: Virat Kohli Rewrites IPL History
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In this final match, Virat Kohli didn't just score runs; he completely shattered the record books. Let's take a look at two of his major records:
1. One of the Fastest Fifties in IPL Final History
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Virat Kohli Fastest IPL Fifty: Kohli tore apart the Gujarat bowlers, completing his fifty in just 25 balls. Not only is this the fastest half-century of his IPL career, but it has also become the joint-second fastest half-century in the history of IPL finals.
2. Age is Just a Number: Oldest Players to Win MOTM in IPL Final
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Oldest MOTM in IPL Final?: They say that age is just a number, and Kohli proved this to be true. Becoming the hero of the final at the age of 37 years and 207 days, Virat Kohli has become the second-oldest player in history to win the 'Man of the Match' award in an IPL final. Even at this age, his fitness and running between the wickets were outclassing the youngsters.
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