Delhi: Great batsman Virat Kohli hit a six to help Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) win the IPL 2026 title against Gujarat Titans (GT) on Sunday. Kohli played an unbeaten inning of 75 runs in 42 balls. Kohli was chosen player of the match for his innings. While talking after the match, Kohli said that his dream was that the winning runs should come from his bat.

Kohli’s dream has come true

Kohli told that his dream was that the team’s winning runs should come from his bat. Kohli’s dream came true at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Kohli gave his team the second consecutive trophy by hitting a six.

While talking after the match, Kohli said, “This is the moment which every player dreams of. I had thought many times that when we win the IPL, I would be present on the field and the winning runs would come from my bat. Today it happened, so it is a dream like day for us.

Even immediately after the match, I had said that today we came on the field with a lot of relaxation and confidence. We had full faith in our plan and our team. Because of this faith, you are able to face any situation. I was completely comfortable chasing the target and I knew what I had to do.”

What did Virat Kohli say after scoring the fastest half-century?

Kohli scored the fastest half-century of his IPL career. Kohli scored fifty in 25 balls. Talking about this, Kohli said, “Actually, this is the demand of today’s cricket. Young players constantly challenge you and force you to make changes in your game.

It is also exciting because it gives you an opportunity to improve yourself. I am proud of improving my game. In today’s cricket, it has become necessary for the team to score 20-30 extra runs. So I had to change my approach. I did not change my shots, but tried to play them more often and attack the opposition’s best bowlers. Tried. That was my goal. Glad I could contribute to the team.”

Kohli gave a special message for RCB fans

After winning the trophy, Kohli gave a special message for RCB fans. Kohli said, “I always say that we do not have just seven home matches, but 14.

Because wherever we play, RCB fans support our team.
Today, even though Gujarat was the home team, 90 percent of the people in the stadium were supporting RCB. We have earned this love over the years. We constantly try to make our fans feel proud. Their support is invaluable to us. I am happy that today they were able to see us lift the trophy and be a part of this special moment.”

Virat Kohli’s performance in IPL 2026

Kohli’s performance in IPL 2026 was excellent. Kohli was the highest run scorer for his team. Kohli scored 675 runs at an average of 56.25.

Kohli’s strike rate during this period was 165.85. Kohli scored 5 half-centuries and one century. Kohli played a very important role with the bat for his team throughout the season. Due to which RCB won the IPL trophy for the second consecutive time.