
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) was remembered by another unforgettable event Indian Premier League (IPL) successfully defeated the season and defended his championship Gujarat Titans with five doors IPL 2026 Final at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. The win marked RCB’s second IPL title in a row and put them among the elite group of franchises to achieve back-to-back championships. While the Bengaluru side celebrated another trophy-winning campaign, the season also witnessed the emergence of a teenage superstar who grabbed the limelight with his extraordinary performances throughout the tournament.
RCB joins an exclusive IPL club
The defending champions produced a clinical all-rounder in their title fight as they defeated the Gujarat Titans in front of a packed crowd. Their triumph made them the third team in IPL history to win back-to-back titles. Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians.
The win sparked celebration among fans in India, with supporters taking to the streets, setting off fireworks and cheering their team’s historic achievement. RCB’s consistency throughout the season played a key role in them retaining the coveted trophy.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi is enjoying his sleeping season
Although RCB lifted the IPL trophy, Rajasthan Royals miracle Vaibhav Suryavanshi emerged as the biggest individual star of the tournament. At just 15 years of age, the young prodigy has had one of the most remarkable seasons in IPL history. Suryavanshi finished as the leading run-scorer of IPL 2026, scoring 776 runs to secure the Orange Cap. His aggressive batting style and fearless approach made him one of the most entertaining players of the season.
The teenager also won the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award and was named the Emerging Player of the Season, highlighting his huge impact in the competition. Furthermore, he claimed the Super Striker of the Season award after maintaining an amazing strike rate of 237.3.
His reign did not end there. Suryavanshi also bagged the Super Sixes award after hitting an astonishing 72 sixes during the campaign, highlighting his power hitting ability and consistency.
Kagiso Rabada leads the bowling charts
On the bowling front, the Gujarat Titans pacer Kagiso Rabada despite his team losing in the final, he had a great season. The South African pacer finished the tournament with a top score of 29, earning him the prestigious Purple Cap.
Rabada’s ability to make breakthroughs in crucial situations was instrumental in Gujarat’s run to the final and established him as one of the standout bowlers of the season.
Winners of other major awards
Kings of the Punjab They received the Fair Play Award in recognition of their exemplary behavior and sportsmanship throughout the tournament. Meanwhile, Kolkata Knight Riders veteran Manish Pandey He won the catch-of-the-season award for a spectacular one-handed catch at the point behind Tim David During the league stage match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
As IPL 2026 draws to a close, the season will be remembered not only for RCB’s successful title defence, but also for the sensational rise of Suryavanshi, whose record-breaking campaign signaled the arrival of a new superstar on cricket’s biggest T20 stage.
IPL 2026 Season Awards: Complete Winners List & Prize Money
| Award | Winner | Team | Prize money (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| IPL Champions | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | RCB | ₹20 crore |
| Seconds | Gujarat Titans | GT | ₹ 12.5 crore |
| Orange hat | Vaibhav Suryavanshi | Rajasthan Royals | ₹ 10 lakhs |
| Purple hat | Kagiso Rabada | Gujarat Titans | ₹ 10 lakhs |
| Most Valuable Player (MVP) | Vaibhav Suryavanshi | Rajasthan Royals | ₹ 15 lakhs |
| Emerging Player | Vaibhav Suryavanshi | Rajasthan Royals | ₹ 10 lakhs |
| Super Striker (Season) | Vaibhav Suryavanshi | Rajasthan Royals | ₹10 lakh + Tata Sierra Car |
| A maximum of six | Vaibhav Suryavanshi | Rajasthan Royals | ₹ 10 lakhs |
| Maximum Fours | Sai Sudharsan | Gujarat Titans | ₹ 10 lakhs |
| Most point balls | Muhammad Siraj | Gujarat Titans | ₹ 10 lakhs |
| Best pitch and ground award | Gardens of Eden | Kolkata Knight Riders | ₹50 lakh |
| Eclipse of the season | Manish Pandey | Kolkata Knight Riders | ₹ 10 lakhs |
| Fair Play Award | Kings of the Punjab | BKS | ₹ 10 lakhs |
Also READ: Complete list of IPL Emerging Player Award Winners ft. Vaibhav Suryavanshi

