RCB wins IPL 2026: Virat Kohli gives flying kiss to Anushka Sharma, holds her hand, lifts trophy with team

It was a night of power, patience, and power-packed celerbations as Royal Challengers Bengaluru, winning the IPL 2026, clinched its second consecutive IPL title. The defending champions of 2025 successfully retained their crown in 2026.

'Ee Saala Nu Cup Namdu': RCB Lift IPL 2026 Trophy 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's captain Rajat Patidar lifted the IPL 2026 trophy. RCB joined Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians in successfully defending the title, etching their names in IPL history.

Patidar dedicated the trophy to the fans, cheering, "Ee Saala Nu Cup Namdu" before collecting it. The phrase translates to, "This year too, the cup is ours."

Videos from the trophy-lifting ceremony quickly went viral on social media. The clips captured emotional scenes as players hugged each other, waved to fans, and celebrated another successful IPL campaign. 

For RCB fans, the celebrations were especially sweet. After years of waiting for their maiden title, the franchise has now established itself as a dominant force in the league, winning consecutive championships and creating another unforgettable chapter in its history.

Virat Kohli explains how RCB's IPL 2026 triumph is different from the 2025 title win

Virat Kohli stayed unbeaten on 75 to ensure RCB lifted their second title in two years with a five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 final. After the win, Kohli revealed how this title felt different from the one in 2025.

"We've had to wait for so long and then just to have a group of guys where you feel like you're stepping onto the ground, you don't need to be the one to step up every time."

Kohli praised the depth and balance in the squad.

"These guys are behind you and around you, who can win games of cricket for you. We have so many Man of the Match awards spread throughout the group as well."

He also highlighted the contributions of bowlers including Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jacob Duffy, Krunal Pandya and Rasikh Salam.

According to Kohli, the current RCB side possesses both balance and strength.

"I feel so happy to play in a group where we have balance, we have strength, and we are an all-around strong team."

He added that the pressure in the 2026 final felt very different.

"I said to a few of the boys that it doesn't feel like the same pressure as last year. We knew what kind of ability we have in the group."

Kohli credited the team's confidence, maturity and composure for helping them top the league stage and produce a clinical campaign.

He also admitted that RCB faced a tricky phase after the mid-season break but a close win over Mumbai Indians helped restore belief within the squad.

Virat-Anushka moments win hearts

While the Gujarat Titans fought hard, Virat's power-packed innings ensured RCB remained firmly in control.

Several post-match moments featuring Kohli went viral. From blowing flying kisses to Anushka Sharma from the field to holding her hand in a picture-perfect moment after the win and embracing her during the celebrations, Kohli wore his emotions on his sleeve.

From jumping in joy to playfully lifting his bat and looking up at the sky, Kohli did it all.

Fans and celebs have taken to social media and congratulated the team