Overview
- RCB defended the Indian Premier League crown by beating Gujarat Titans in the final on May 31, 2026, with Kohli unbeaten on 75 to seal the chase.
- Kohli published an emotional message on X on June 9 that described Royal Challengers Bengaluru as his 'home' and reflected on team unity during the season.
- BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar confirmed on June 6 that Kohli suffered a hamstring injury in the final and will miss India’s ODI series against Afghanistan.
- Multiple reports say surgery is not expected and that Kohli faces roughly a six-week rehabilitation at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, though timelines remain provisional.
- Kohli finished the IPL 2026 season among the top scorers with about 675 runs, and RCB’s consecutive titles make them the third franchise after Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings to defend the trophy.