A viral video allegedly shows Tim David smoking a cigar after RCB’s IPL 2026 title win, sparking a major debate on social media about its authenticity. The controversy intensified after a post by Phil Salt also surfaced,

From being perennial underachievers, a team that always had potential but no trophy to show for it, to becoming back-to-back champions, RCB have transformed themselves in the space of just two years.

The ex-RCB star said that Virat Konli prefers a quieter life away from the constant public attention.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru have won back-to-back IPL titles, and while the city of Bengaluru is desperate to celebrate, the question of how and whether a public parade will happen remains unanswered.

Nushrratt Bharuccha clarified that the unusual sounds in her viral RCB celebration video were only her friend’s puppy crying, dismissing online rumours and calling out fake clarifications.

The holders, part-owned by American David Blitzer, saw off Gujarat Titans in front of a near-capacity crowd of over 100,000 in Ahmedabad

Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured their second consecutive IPL title, defeating Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 final. Captain Rajat Patidar became the third skipper to achieve back-to-back titles, joining Dhoni and Sharma.

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Captain Rajat Patidar thrashes 93 not out as defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru power into the final of the Indian Premier League.

RCB carried and lived up to the reputation of being an all-condition, all-situation, all-conquering team throughout the season, securing wins at home (4 out of 5 in Benguluru, 2 out of 2 in Raipur) and largely being what Kohli said they were: an all-round strong team.

Gujarat Titans will lock horns with Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.