IPL 2026 Awards: Full List of Winners and Highlights
IPL 2026 awards full list: Who won Orange Cap, Purple Cap, MVP and Best Catch?
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured their second consecutive IPL title by defeating Gujarat Titans in the final. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi of Rajasthan Royals dominated the season, winning multiple individual awards including the Orange Cap and MVP. Kagiso Rabada claimed the Purple Cap for most wickets.
- 01Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won their second consecutive IPL title by defeating Gujarat Titans by five wickets.
- 02Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old from Rajasthan Royals, was the tournament's top run-scorer with 776 runs, earning him the Orange Cap and several other awards.
- 03Kagiso Rabada of Gujarat Titans took home the Purple Cap for taking 29 wickets during the season.
- 04Manish Pandey from RCB won the Catch of the Season award for a stunning one-handed catch against Kolkata Knight Riders.
- 05Punjab Kings received the Fairplay Award for their exemplary conduct throughout the tournament.
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In a thrilling final at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) triumphed over Gujarat Titans to win the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 title, marking their second consecutive championship. RCB's victory was celebrated nationwide, as they became only the third team in IPL history to achieve back-to-back titles. The standout player of the season was Vaibhav Sooryavanshi from Rajasthan Royals, who not only claimed the Orange Cap for scoring the most runs (776) but also won the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award, among others. Kagiso Rabada from Gujarat Titans was awarded the Purple Cap for taking the highest number of wickets (29). Other notable awards included the Fairplay Award going to Punjab Kings and the Catch of the Season awarded to RCB's Manish Pandey for a remarkable catch. The Cricket Association of Bengal and Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association were recognized for their pitch and ground management during the tournament.
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The IPL 2026 season has boosted local economies through tourism and increased fan engagement, leading to celebrations across the country.
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