IPL 2026: Royal Challengers Bengaluru Crowned Champions
IPL 2026: Royal Challengers Bengaluru Crowned ChampionsRoyal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) successfully defended their IPL title by defeating Gujarat Titans by 5 wickets in the IPL 2026 Final at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Chasing 156, RCB reached 161/5 in 18 overs, powered by a match-winning unbeaten knock from Virat Kohli.
Major IPL 2026 Award Winners
| Award | Winner | Team |
|---|---|---|
| IPL 2026 Champions | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | RCB |
| Runners-up | Gujarat Titans | GT |
| Player of the Match (Final) | Virat Kohli | RCB |
| Player of the Tournament (Player of the Series) | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | Rajasthan Royals |
| Orange Cap (Most Runs) | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi – 776 runs | Rajasthan Royals |
| Purple Cap (Most Wickets) | Kagiso Rabada – 29 wickets | Gujarat Titans |
Virat Kohli starred in the final with an unbeaten 75 off 42 balls, guiding RCB to their second consecutive IPL title and earning the Player of the Match award.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi enjoyed a historic season, finishing as the tournament’s highest run-scorer with 776 runs and claiming the prestigious Player of the Tournament award.
Kagiso Rabada finished as the leading wicket-taker with 29 wickets, securing the Purple Cap after an outstanding campaign for Gujarat Titans.
RCB Retain IPL Crown as Kohli Shines in 2026 Final
Royal Challengers Bengaluru were crowned IPL 2026 champions after defeating Gujarat Titans by five wickets in a thrilling final at Ahmedabad. Veteran superstar Virat Kohli produced a masterclass with an unbeaten 75, earning the Player of the Match award and leading RCB to a successful title defence.
The season also belonged to teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi of Rajasthan Royals, who amassed 776 runs to win the Orange Cap and was named Player of the Tournament. Gujarat Titans pacer Kagiso Rabada claimed the Purple Cap with 29 wickets, finishing as the competition’s leading wicket-taker.
RCB’s triumph marks back-to-back IPL titles and further cements Virat Kohli’s legendary status in the tournament’s history.
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