Royal Challengers Bengaluru Win Second Consecutive IPL Title with Kohli Leading Victory
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won their second consecutive IPL title by defeating Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the IPL 2026 final at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Virat Kohli starred with an unbeaten 75, including the fastest half-century of his IPL career, and sealed the win with a six. His wife, Anushka Sharma, was seen cheering from the stands, sharing emotional moments with Kohli, including flying kisses and celebrations. Post-match, the couple joined team festivities, dancing alongside players and staff, with Kohli wearing a T-shirt reading, "One felt nice, we did it twice."
First-hand measurement across 15 sources
We measured how 15 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (83/100). Lens Score 32/100 — low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- news18— balanced framing, positive sentiment
- news18— balanced framing, positive sentiment
- indiatvnews— balanced framing, positive sentiment
- english— balanced framing, positive sentiment
- indiatoday— balanced framing, positive sentiment
- freepressjournal— balanced framing, positive sentiment
- news18— balanced framing, positive sentiment
- hindustantimes— balanced framing, positive sentiment
AI Analysis
The article group predominantly focuses on sports and celebrity coverage, highlighting Virat Kohli's performance and Anushka Sharma's support during RCB's IPL 2026 final win. The perspectives are celebratory and centered on cricket achievements without political framing. Coverage includes player quotes and fan reactions, maintaining a neutral tone without political commentary or partisan viewpoints.
The overall sentiment across the articles is positive and celebratory, emphasizing RCB's successful title defence, Kohli's key contributions, and the emotional and joyful moments shared with Anushka Sharma. The tone is uplifting, capturing excitement, pride, and warmth from players, fans, and the couple's interactions, with no negative or critical sentiment present.
How 15 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.