Royal Challengers Bengaluru not only defended their IPL title in style after defeating Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the final of IPL 2026 in Ahmedabad, but also bagged the biggest cash prize of the season.RCB’s title-winning campaign was awarded ₹20 crore in prize money, while Gujarat Titans received ₹12.5 crore after finishing as runners-up.The final proved to be a fitting end to a dominant season by Rajat Patidar. After restricting Gujarat Titans to 155/8, RCB chased down the target with 12 balls to spare to clinch their second consecutive IPL crown.Virat Kohli Once again on the biggest stage, he scored an unbeaten 75 off 42 balls. The veteran batsman hit nine fours and three sixes as he guided RCB home with a trademark chess masterclass.Kohli’s innings was helped by a strong start from Venkatesh Iyer and a useful contribution from Tim David, who scored 24 off 17 balls. The former RCB captain eventually sealed the victory with a six, prompting celebrations among the players and supporters.Earlier in the evening, the RCB bowlers laid the foundation for the victory. Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar removed Gujarat Titans’ star opening pair of Shibman Gill and Sai Sudharsan inside the powerplay, while Rasheed Salam Dar impressed with figures of 3/27.Washington Sundar put up a lone battle with an unbeaten half-century, but GT could only score 155/8 at a level that offered little help to the stroke makers.Despite the disappointment of losing the final, Gujarat Titans will take solace from a strong campaign that ended with a runner-up finish and a prize money of Rs 13 crore. After recovering from an inconsistent start to the season, Shubman Gill’s side reached their second IPL final before being outclassed by the defending champions.
IPL 2026 Final Prize Money
| The team | to terminate | Prize money |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Champions | 20 Crore Rs |
| Gujarat Titans | Runners up | 12.5 crores of Rs |
While the trophy once again belongs to RCB, both finalists leave IPL 2026 with significant cash prizes after producing memorable campaigns that culminated in a blockbuster final in Ahmedabad.
