Several memorable moments marked the IPL 2026 title celebrations, as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) celebrated their triumph at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. After defeating Gujarat Titans (GT) and securing their second consecutive IPL trophy, emotions flowed freely among players, support staff and fans as RCB completed another remarkable campaign in style.

While Virat Kohli’s match-winning knock and the team’s dominant performance took centre stage during the final, a light-hearted incident involving a few RCB players and head coach Andy Flower quickly became one of the biggest talking points after the game. The video soon spread across social media, with fans thoroughly enjoying the hilarious celebration.

Tim David and Phil Salt soak Andy Flower with ice bucket after IPL 2026 triumph

As RCB players celebrated their title-winning success on the field, Tim David and Phil Salt decided to pull off a surprise prank on head coach Andy Flower. The duo approached the former Zimbabwe captain from behind while carrying a bucket filled with ice-cold water. Before Flower could react, David and Salt emptied the entire bucket over the RCB coach, leaving him completely drenched amid the celebrations.

The unexpected moment immediately drew laughter from nearby teammates and support staff, while Flower could only smile as the celebrations continued around him. Many supporters described David and Salt as two of the most entertaining personalities in the squad, while others enjoyed seeing Flower become the target of the post-match celebrations.

Here’s the video:

BTS from Salt and David’s ice cold celebration on Andy Flower. 🤣❤️

Just look at the vibe inside this dressing room, no wonder this group feels more like a family than a team. 🤍 pic.twitter.com/vNsaVSlIqJ

— ` (@broskyxn) June 1, 2026

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RCB outclass GT to retain IPL title

Earlier in the evening, RCB produced a complete all-round performance to defeat GT by five wickets in the IPL 2026 final. After winning the toss, Rajat Patidar elected to bowl first, and the decision paid immediate dividends. Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Rasikh Salam kept Gujarat’s powerful batting lineup under constant pressure, restricting them to 155/8 from their 20 overs. Washington Sundar top-scored for the Titans with an unbeaten 50, but regular wickets prevented GT from building significant momentum.

Chasing 156, RCB got off to a flying start through Virat Kohli and Venkatesh Iyer. Kohli produced another masterclass on the biggest stage, bringing up the fastest IPL fifty of his career before finishing unbeaten on 75 from 42 deliveries. Despite a brief fightback from Gujarat through Rashid Khan, RCB remained firmly in control throughout the chase. Kohli’s composed innings ensured there were no late surprises as Bengaluru reached 161/5 with two overs to spare. The victory helped RCB successfully defend their IPL crown and become only the third franchise in tournament history to win back-to-back titles.

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