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IPL 2026 Purple Cap Race: Tight fight as Bhuvneshwar & Rabada level; Orange Cap battle also heats up; check latest standings

Updated IPL 2026 Purple Cap: Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured their spot in the IPL 2026 final with a dominant 92-run victory over Gujarat Titans. Skipper Rajat Patidar's explosive unbeaten 93 powered RCB to 254/5, a total their bowlers defended effectively, dismissing GT for 162. Bhuvneshwar Kumar leads the Purple Cap race with 26 wickets.