Royal Challengers Bengaluru Clinch Second Consecutive IPL Title

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image credit: BCCI/IPL)

NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru defended their crown in emphatic fashion, outclassing Gujarat Titans in all departments to clinch their second consecutive Indian Premier League title with a five-wicket victory in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. As RCB completed a successful title defence, fans across the country erupted in celebration, bursting fireworks and cheering their team to mark another historic achievement. With the triumph, RCB became only the third franchise in IPL history after Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians to win back-to-back titles. While RCB lifted the trophy, the season belonged to Rajasthan Royals batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The 15-year-old enjoyed a remarkable campaign and swept the individual honours after a record-breaking season. Sooryavanshi finished as the tournament's leading run-scorer with 776 runs and claimed the Orange Cap. He also bagged the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award, Emerging Player of the Season award, Super Striker of the Season award with a strike rate of 237.3, and the Super Sixes award after smashing 72 sixes during the tournament. Gujarat Titans pacer Kagiso Rabada won the Purple Cap after finishing as the highest wicket-taker of the season with 29 wickets. Punjab Kings were awarded the Fairplay Award for their exemplary conduct throughout the tournament. RCB's Manish Pandey won the Catch of the Season award for his stunning one-handed catch at backward point to dismiss Tim David during a league-stage clash against Kolkata Knight Riders. Gujarat Titans pacer Mohammed Siraj received the Green Dot Ball award for bowling the most dot balls in the season, delivering 172 dot balls. Sai Sudharsan of Gujarat Titans was recognised for hitting the most fours in the tournament, finishing with 75 boundaries. The Cricket Association of Bengal received the Pitch and Ground Award in the category for venues hosting five or more matches, while the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association won the award in the category for venues hosting four or fewer matches.

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IPL 2026 awards: Full list

AwardWinnerEmerging Player AwardVaibhav Sooryavanshi (Rajasthan Royals)Super Striker of the SeasonVaibhav Sooryavanshi (Rajasthan Royals)Super SixesVaibhav Sooryavanshi (Rajasthan Royals)Most FoursSai Sudharsan (Gujarat Titans)Green Dot Ball AwardMohammad Siraj (Gujarat Titans) – 172 dot balls (3,268 trees planted)Catch of the SeasonManish Pandey (RCB vs KKR – Tim David's dismissal)Fair Play Award Punjab KingsPurple CapKagiso Rabada (Gujarat Titans)Orange CapVaibhav Sooryavanshi (Rajasthan Royals)Most Valuable Player (MVP)Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Rajasthan Royals)Pitch and Ground Award (5+ matches)Cricket Association of BengalPitch and Ground Award (Less than 4 matches)Himachal Pradesh Cricket AssociationPlayer of the Match (Final)Virat KohliRunners-upGujarat TitansChampionsRoyal Challengers Bengaluru

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