Rajat Patidar-led Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Gujarat Titans (GT) by five wickets in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 final at Narendra Modi Stadium to defend their title. Virat Kohli once again stepped up on the biggest stage. The veteran batter played an unbeaten 75 off 42 balls, hitting nine fours and three sixes. He also recorded the fastest IPL fifty of his career, reaching the milestone in only 25 deliveries.

His match-winning knock helped RCB chase down 156 runs comfortably. Bengaluru finished on 161/5 in 18 overs to secure their second consecutive IPL title.

How RCB reached IPL 2026 final?

Before reaching the final, RCB booked their spot with a dominant win over Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1. GT bounced back strongly in Qualifier 2 by chasing a massive target of 215 against Rajasthan Royals. Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan starred with a brilliant 167-run partnership that helped Gujarat reach another IPL final.

How Much Prize Money Did RCB Receive for Winning IPL 2026?

Royal Challengers Bengaluru are set to receive Rs 20 crore in prize money from the BCCI.

How Much Prize Money Did Gujarat Titans Earn?

IPL 2026 runners-up, the Gujarat Titans, will still receive Rs 13 crore.

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What Prize Money Will Other Playoff Teams Receive?

* Rajasthan Royals: Rs 7 crore

* Sunrisers Hyderabad: Rs 6.5 crore

What Is the Total IPL 2026 Prize Pool?

The BCCI has allocated more than Rs 46.5 crore as prize money for IPL 2026.

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Has IPL Prize Money Increased Over the Years?

Yes, IPL prize money has grown significantly since the tournament began in 2008.

In the first two seasons, the winning team received Rs 4.8 crore. Over time, the prize purse increased steadily and now stands at Rs 20 crore for the champions.

The only major exception came in 2020, when the prize money was reduced because of the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Do Teams Outside the Top Four Get Prize Money?

No, Teams that finish between fifth and 10th place on the points table do not receive any share of the official IPL prize money. Only the four teams that qualify for the playoffs are awarded prize money by the BCCI.


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