Royal Challengers Bengaluru have defended their Indian Premier League title, defeating the Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the final in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

Chasing a target of 156, Bengaluru reached the mark with two overs to spare, making light work of the pursuit after Gujarat chose to bat first.

The victory cements RCB's status as a dominant force in Twenty20 cricket, marking their second straight championship.