The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have clinched a second consecutive trophy in the Indian Premier League (IPL). After Bengaluru defeated the Gujarat Titans (GT) by 5 wickets in Ahmedabad, the IPL 2026 season has come to an end. It’s been a historic run, not just for RCB but for players like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Kagiso Rabada. Let’s find out who got the accolades after the 19th edition of the tournament concluded.
Sooryavanshi was confirmed as the Orange Cap winner after Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan registered low scores. Sooryavanshi had already bagged the most sixes and highest strike rate awards. Meanwhile, Rabada edged Bhuvneshwar Kumar as the Purple Cap winner after taking Devdutt Padikkal’s wicket.
IPL 2026 award winners list
| Award | Winner | Stats | Prize Money (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Cap (most runs) | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi – Rajasthan Royals | 776 runs (1 hundred & 5 fifties) | 10 Lakh |
| Purple Cap (most wickets) | Kagiso Rabada – Gujarat Titans | 29 wickets | 10 Lakh |
| Super Sixes of the Season (most 6s) | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi – Rajasthan Royals | 72 sixes in 16 matches | 10 Lakh |
| On-the-Go 4s of the Season (most 4s) | Sai Sudharsan – Gujarat Titans | 75 fours in 17 matches | 10 Lakh |
| Most Valuable Player (MVP) | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi – Rajasthan Royals | 436.50 points | 10 Lakh |
| Player of the Final | Virat Kohli – Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 75 off 42 | 5 Lakh |
| Emerging Player of the Year | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi – Rajasthan Royals | 776 runs at 237.30 strike rate | 10 Lakh |
| Super Striker of the Season (highest strike rate, minimum 100 balls) | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi – Rajasthan Royals | 237.30 (776 runs) | Tata Sierra |
| Best Catch of the Season | Manish Pandey – Kolkata Knight Riders | – | 10 Lakh |
| Fair Play Award | Punjab Kings | 140 points in 14 matches | – |
| Green Dot Ball of the Season (most dot balls) | Mohammed Siraj – Gujarat Titans | 172 dot balls in 17 matches | 10 Lakh |
Virat Kohli: Player of the IPL 2026 final
For acing the 156-run chase in the final, Virat Kohli was named the player of the match. He struck the fastest half-century of his IPL career off 25 balls and hit the winning shot to win a second IPL trophy.
“Stuff you dream of. Thought of this moment many times, wanting to hit the winning run. Felt really relaxed coming in. The team we have gives confidence to see any kind of situation through. Knew exactly what to do in the chase. (On his fastest fifty) Gives you something to work towards. I had to change my mindset, not my game so much, take on bowlers and get extra runs. We didn’t care what jersey was in front of us from thereon. We have mature professionals and experience shines through. When the big situation comes, you need the big boys to step up. Told Venky we need to kill the game in the powerplay. There was total clarity. We had small targets and played free cricket. His intent was the difference-maker in the last three-four games,” Kohli said in the post-match interview.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: MVP of IPL 2026 & Orange Cap holder
The 15-year-old bagged not one or two but five awards. It was as if the entire ceremony was organised for him. As expected, he’s the youngest to win all of these awards.
“It feels good but under pressure, as I’m here for the interview. Will try to do well next year. I try to back my game and if I think I can hit the first ball, I go all out. I learnt you can’t go all out all the time and how to play under pressure and read situations and play to the requirement of the team. I have to work on fitness and stay away from injuries. The Rajasthan Royals are supportive; senior players and support staff back me. It’s a nice environment,” Sooryavanshi told Ravi Shastri.
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