Kohli leads RCB to second straight IPL title as Sooryavanshi wins multiple awards
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Virat Kohli smashed an unbeaten 75 off 42 balls to guide Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans, defending their Indian Premier League title. Kohli hit the winning six, fulfilling what he described as a long-held dream. Meanwhile, 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi of the Rajasthan Royals dominated the season’s individual honours. Sooryavanshi was named Most Valuable Player and Emerging Player, and also won the Orange Cap as the league’s leading run-scorer. He scored 776 runs in 16 innings at a strike rate of 237.30, including a record 72 sixes. RCB became just the third team to win consecutive IPL titles, following Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians.
What’s verified
Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Gujarat Titans by five wickets to win the 2026 IPL final, retaining their title.
Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 75 off 42 balls, including the winning six.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi won the Most Valuable Player and Emerging Player awards, as well as the Orange Cap.
Sooryavanshi scored 776 runs in 16 innings at a strike rate of 237.30, hitting 72 sixes.
Sooryavanshi is 15 years old and plays for Rajasthan Royals, who did not reach the final.
Not yet confirmed
According to a single report, Sooryavanshi won a Tata Sierra car as a prize but cannot drive it until he turns 18, the minimum driving age in India.
The same report stated his individual prize money totalled more than £30,000.
Another single report noted that Kohli’s half-century was the fastest of his IPL career and that RCB chased down their target of 156 with two overs to spare.
No source answered whether Sooryavanshi will be selected for India’s upcoming tour of England.
Key figures
Virat Kohli – batsman for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, player of the match in the final.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi – batsman for Rajasthan Royals, winner of multiple IPL awards.
Arshad Khan – bowler for Gujarat Titans, bowled the final delivery.
Sources: dw.com, BBC News, Sky Sports
