Virat Kohli's record fifty powers RCB to second straight IPL title
At Narendra Modi Stadium, Virat Kohli's fastest IPL fifty led RCB to a five-wicket victory over GT, securing their second title.
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Virat Kohli chose this final to hit his fastest IPL fifty and his highest playoff score, leading a five-wicket win with two overs to spare
The one to remember
In the final at Narendra Modi Stadium, Virat Kohli delivered a memorable performance, hitting his fastest IPL fifty and highest playoff score. This decisive knock was central to RCB's five-wicket victory over GT, as they chased 156 with two overs remaining. Kohli's leadership, as highlighted in the story 'Quicks and Kohli lead RCB to second straight IPL title', secured their second consecutive IPL championship.
Where things stand
| # | Team | M | W | L | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RCB | 14 | 9 | 5 | 18 | +0.783 |
| 2 | GT | 14 | 9 | 5 | 18 | +0.695 |
| 3 | SRH | 14 | 9 | 5 | 18 | +0.524 |
| 4 | RR | 14 | 8 | 6 | 16 | +0.189 |
| 5 | PBKS | 14 | 7 | 6 | 15 | +0.309 |
| 6 | DC | 14 | 7 | 7 | 14 | -0.651 |
| 7 | KKR | 14 | 6 | 7 | 13 | -0.147 |
| 8 | CSK | 14 | 6 | 8 | 12 | -0.345 |
| 9 | MI | 14 | 4 | 10 | 8 | -0.584 |
| 10 | LSG | 14 | 4 | 10 | 8 | -0.740 |
Where every fan stands tonight
- RCB — Royal Challengers Bengaluru finished atop the table, securing their final position and a spot in the playoffs.
- GT — Gujarat Titans also secured their playoff berth, ending the league stage firmly in second place.
- SRH — Sunrisers Hyderabad locked in their playoff spot, finishing a strong third in the league standings.
- PBKS — Punjab Kings are eliminated, finishing their season in fifth place on the standings.
- RR — Rajasthan Royals secured the last playoff spot, making it through to the next stage.
- KKR — Kolkata Knight Riders are eliminated, ending their season at seventh on the table.
- CSK — Chennai Super Kings are eliminated, finishing their season in eighth place.
- DC — Delhi Capitals are eliminated, concluding their campaign in sixth position.
- MI — Mumbai Indians are eliminated, concluding their campaign in ninth position.
- LSG — Lucknow Super Giants are eliminated, finishing their season at the bottom of the table.
Names worth knowing
Orange Cap
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Rajasthan Royals) — 776 runs
- Shubman Gill (Gujarat Titans) — 732 runs
- Sai Sudarshan (Gujarat Titans) — 722 runs
- Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) — 675 runs
- Heinrich Klaasen (Sunrisers Hyderabad) — 624 runs
Purple Cap
- Kagiso Rabada (Gujarat Titans) — 29 wkts
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) — 28 wkts
- Jofra Archer (Rajasthan Royals) — 25 wkts
- Rashid Khan (Gujarat Titans) — 21 wkts
Around the boundary
RCB finished first in a tight race for the top spot. The race for the top of the league standings came down to Net Run Rate, with three teams finishing on 18 points. Royal Challengers Bengaluru ultimately claimed the first position, boasting an NRR of 0.783. Gujarat Titans were close behind in second with an NRR of 0.695, while Sunrisers Hyderabad secured third place with an NRR of 0.524. This tight finish highlighted the competitive nature of the league, with RCB's strong performance giving them the edge.
Sources: full-scorecard · points-table-standings · fmd-data canonical layer (cricinfo:next_data).