IPL 2026 Final Award Winners: Full List of Awards and Prize Money

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) successfully defended their Indian Premier League (IPL) crown after defeating Gujarat Titans (GT) by five wickets in the IPL 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, May 31.

After winning the toss, RCB captain Rajat Patidar chose to bowl first. Gujarat Titans struggled to build momentum and finished with 155/8 in their allotted 20 overs. Washington Sundar played a fighting knock of 50 not out, while captain Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan chipped in with useful contributions. However, RCB's disciplined bowling attack ensured that GT never got the acceleration they were looking for.

Chasing 156 for victory, RCB reached the target comfortably at 161/5 in just 18 overs. Star batter Virat Kohli once again delivered on the big stage, remaining unbeaten on 75 runs from 42 balls. His match-winning innings guided Bengaluru to their second consecutive IPL title after lifting the trophy in 2025.

With the victory, RCB not only retained the championship but also secured the winner's prize money, while several players received individual awards for their outstanding performances in the final and throughout the season.

IPL 2026 Final Awards Winners

The final match saw several individual awards handed out to players who made significant contributions during the title clash.

Big games demand big players 🫡

Virat Kohli is the Player of the Match of #TATAIPL 2026 Grand Finale 👏

Relive his knock ▶️ https://t.co/uNvVaYGfr7#Final | #TheFinalLeap | #RCBvGT pic.twitter.com/GU1KSTwkQH

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 31, 2026

Match Awards

Note: Most match awards carried a cash prize of ₹1 lakh, while the Player of the Match award carried a prize of ₹5 lakh.

IPL 2026 Season Awards and Prize Money

Apart from the final match awards, the IPL 2026 closing ceremony also recognized the top performers of the season with prestigious individual honours and cash rewards.

Team Prize Money

Individual Season Awards

Orange Cap

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Rajasthan Royals)

He came. He entertained. He conquered 🔥

Vaibhav Sooryanashi delivers a season for ages winning the Orange Cap 🧢👑#TATAIPL | #Final | #TheFinalLeap | #RCBvGT pic.twitter.com/Vzvpm163UE

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 31, 2026

• Runs Scored: 776

• Prize Money: ₹10 Lakh

Purple Cap

Kagiso Rabada (Gujarat Titans)

Powerplay. Wickets. Match-winning spells 🔥

Kagiso Rabada had the perfect recipe this season to claim the Purple Cap 🧢👊#TATAIPL | #Final | #TheFinalLeap | #RCBvGT | @KagisoRabada25 pic.twitter.com/ddZLkanpWx

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 31, 2026

• Wickets: 29

• Prize Money: ₹10 Lakh

Most Valuable Player (MVP) of IPL 2026

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Rajasthan Royals)

Age no bar for this truly special teenager 👏🙌

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is the winner of the 𝙈𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙑𝙖𝙡𝙪𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙮𝙚𝙧 Award with 4⃣3⃣6⃣.5⃣ points 🩷#TATAIPL | #Final | #TheFinalLeap | #RCBvGT pic.twitter.com/DowJeSDF5X

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 31, 2026

• MVP Points: 436.5

• Prize Money: ₹15 Lakh

Most Fours in the Season

Sai Sudharsan (Gujarat Titans)

• 75 Fours

• Prize Money: ₹10 Lakh

Most Sixes in the Season

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Rajasthan Royals)

• 72 Sixes

• Prize Money: ₹10 Lakh

Super Striker of the Season

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Rajasthan Royals)

• Strike Rate: 237.30

• Prize: Tata Sierra Car and Trophy

Most Dot Balls of the Season

Mohammed Siraj (Gujarat Titans)

• 172 Dot Balls

• Prize Money: ₹10 Lakh

Catch of the Season

Manish Pandey (KKR)

• Catch against RCB to dismiss Tim David

• Prize Money: ₹10 Lakh

Emerging Player of the Season

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Rajasthan Royals)

• Prize Money: ₹10 Lakh

Pitch and Ground Awards

The IPL also recognized venues that maintained outstanding playing conditions throughout the tournament.

Venues Hosting Five or More Matches

Eden Gardens, Kolkata

• Award: Best Pitch and Ground

• Prize Money: ₹50 Lakh

Venues Hosting Four or Fewer Matches

HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala

• Award: Best Pitch and Ground

• Prize Money: ₹25 Lakh

Fair Play Award

Punjab Kings received the IPL 2026 Fair Play Award for maintaining the highest standards of sportsmanship and discipline throughout the season.

IPL 2026 will be remembered for Royal Challengers Bengaluru's successful title defense and Virat Kohli's match-winning performance in the final. While RCB celebrated another championship triumph, young sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi emerged as the biggest individual star of the season by winning multiple awards, including the Orange Cap, MVP, Emerging Player, and Super Striker honors.