IPL 2026 Award Winners: The IPL 2026 season came to a spectacular end as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) successfully defended their title by defeating Gujarat Titans (GT) in the grand finale at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium. Led by an unbeaten masterclass from Virat Kohli, RCB claimed their second IPL trophy and etched their name in the history books as only the third franchise to win back-to-back IPL titles.
Kohli had confidently stated before the final that if RCB executed their plans well, they would be the best team in the competition. His words proved true as Bengaluru dominated throughout the season, finishing at the top of the league standings before defeating Gujarat Titans in both Qualifier 1 and the final.
IPL 2026 Final: RCB Clinch Back-to-Back IPL Titles
After winning the toss, RCB captain Rajat Patidar elected to bowl first. The decision paid immediate dividends as Bengaluru’s pace attack exploited the conditions perfectly. Gujarat Titans suffered an early setback with star openers Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan dismissed inside the first four overs.
Nishant Sindhu and Jos Buttler attempted to stabilize the innings but failed to convert their starts. Washington Sundar emerged as the lone bright spot for GT, scoring a fighting half-century. However, a lack of support from the rest of the batting lineup restricted Gujarat to a below-par total of 155 runs.
In reply, RCB’s opening pair of Virat Kohli and Venkatesh Iyer came out with aggressive intent. Their explosive 62-run partnership in just 27 deliveries put the defending champions firmly in control of the chase.
Even though RCB lost a few wickets in the middle overs, the target never looked challenging. Kohli anchored the innings brilliantly and remained unbeaten on 75 runs from 42 balls. Fittingly, he sealed the victory with a towering six over long-on, sparking celebrations among the RCB faithful.
Virat Kohli’s Outstanding IPL 2026 Season
Virat Kohli once again showcased his class throughout the tournament. After scoring 657 runs in IPL 2025, the veteran batter raised his game further in IPL 2026.
He finished the season with 675 runs while maintaining an impressive strike rate of 165, significantly higher than his strike rate of 144 from the previous edition. His consistency and match-winning performances played a crucial role in RCB’s title-winning campaign.
IPL 2026 Award Winners List After Final
Several individual and team awards were presented during the IPL 2026 post-match presentation ceremony. Here is the complete list of award winners.
IPL 2026 Final Awards Winners
- Super Striker of the Final – Venkatesh Iyer (32 runs off 16 balls, Strike Rate: 200)
- Super Sixes in the Final – Virat Kohli (3 sixes)
- Most Fours in the Final – Virat Kohli (9 fours)
- Most Dot Balls in the Final – Bhuvneshwar Kumar (11 dot balls)
- Player of the Match in the Final – Virat Kohli (75* runs off 42 balls)
IPL 2026 Season Award Winners
Emerging Player of the Season IPL 2026
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi – 776 runs
Super Striker of the Season IPL 2026
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi – Strike Rate of 237
Super Sixes of the Season IPL 2026
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi – 72 sixes
Most Fours of the Season IPL 2026
- Sai Sudharsan – 75 fours
Most Dot Balls of the Season IPL 2026
- Mohammed Siraj – 172 dot balls
Catch of the Season IPL 2026
- Manish Pandey – Catch of Tim David
Fair Play Award IPL 2026
- Punjab Kings
Orange Cap and Purple Cap Winners IPL 2026
Orange Cap Winner IPL 2026
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi – 776 runs
Purple Cap Winner IPL 2026
- Kagiso Rabada – 29 wickets
Most Valuable Player (MVP) of IPL 2026
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi – 436.5 MVP Points
IPL 2026 Winners
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
Conclusion
IPL 2026 delivered unforgettable moments, record-breaking performances, and a historic title defense by Royal Challengers Bengaluru. While Virat Kohli starred in the final, young sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi dominated the season awards with exceptional performances across multiple categories. From the Orange Cap to the MVP award, the tournament celebrated both established superstars and emerging talents, making IPL 2026 one of the most memorable seasons in league history.
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