RCB Claims IPL 2026 Title and Prize Money in Thrilling Final

In an impressive display, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) not only retained their IPL title but also earned the highest prize money of the season, following a five-wicket victory against the Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 final held in Ahmedabad. RCB's triumph earned them a prize of ₹20 crore, while the runners-up, Gujarat Titans, received ₹12.5 crore.

The final marked a spectacular conclusion to RCB's dominant season. After limiting the Titans to a total of 155 runs for eight wickets, RCB successfully chased down the target with 12 balls remaining. Star batsman Virat Kohli played a crucial role, finishing unbeaten on 75 runs off just 42 deliveries, including nine boundaries and three sixes. His performance was complemented by solid contributions from Venkatesh Iyer and Tim David, who added 24 runs off 17 balls. Kohli ultimately sealed the victory with a striking six, igniting jubilant celebrations among fans and teammates alike.

RCB’s bowlers laid the groundwork for this victory, with Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar dismissing the Titans' key openers, Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan, during the powerplay. Rasikh Salam Dar also shone with impressive figures of 3 for 27. Washington Sundar's unbeaten half-century was the highlight for Gujarat, but they could only muster a modest total against a well-performing RCB attack.

While the Gujarat Titans faced disappointment in the final, their journey throughout the season was commendable. They finished as runners-up and took home ₹12.5 crore, a testament to their strong campaign, which saw them rebound from a shaky start to reach their second IPL final.

With the trophy returning to RCB for another year, both teams walk away from IPL 2026 with substantial financial rewards and unforgettable memories from a thrilling final match.