IPL 2026 concluded on 31 May 2026, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeating Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the final at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. RCB chased the target and retained the title they won in 2025, becoming the third franchise after Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians to defend an IPL championship successfully.
IPL 2026 Final Result
| Final detail | Result |
|---|---|
| Champion | Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) |
| Runner-up | Gujarat Titans (GT) |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Gujarat Titans | 155/8 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 161/5 |
| Margin | RCB won by five wickets, with 12 balls remaining |
| Leading RCB batter | Virat Kohli — 75 not out off 42 balls |
Read the official IPL final match report for the full match narrative and score context.
IPL 2026 Season Awards
| Award or record | Winner | Season figure |
|---|---|---|
| Orange Cap — most runs | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Rajasthan Royals) | 776 runs |
| Purple Cap — most wickets | Kagiso Rabada (Gujarat Titans) | 29 wickets |
| Most Valuable Player | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | Season award |
| Most sixes in one season | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | 72 sixes |
| Highest individual score | KL Rahul (Delhi Capitals) | 152 not out vs Punjab Kings |
| Fair Play Award | Punjab Kings | Season award |
Notable Team Batting Records
Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals posted 265/4 and 264/2 during IPL 2026, placing both innings among the league's highest team totals. Sunrisers Hyderabad's 287/3 against RCB in 2024 remained the all-time record at the end of the 2026 season. See highest IPL team totals for the broader list.
What RCB's Back-to-Back Titles Mean
RCB's 2026 victory was their second IPL title after winning in 2025. Their title defence adds another season to the IPL winners archive. For year-wise individual awards, see the Orange Cap winners and Purple Cap winners pages.
Sources and Further Reading
- Official IPL 2026 Final Match Report
- Official IPL website and 2026 season stats
- IPL 2026 records overview
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won IPL 2026?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the final.
Who won the IPL 2026 Orange Cap?
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi won it with 776 runs for Rajasthan Royals.
Who won the IPL 2026 Purple Cap?
Kagiso Rabada won it with 29 wickets for Gujarat Titans.