The Times of India

IPL 2026: RCB's historic title defence, Kohli's big-final heroics and Sooryavanshi's breakthrough - A season full of records

Royal Challengers Bengaluru etched their name in history by winning their second consecutive IPL title in 2026, defeating Gujarat Titans. Virat Kohli's stellar performance earned him Player of the Match in the final, while teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi dominated with multiple individual awards, marking an explosive and record-laden season.