Rajat Patidar captains TOI's IPL team of the season with Kohli and Sooryavanshi
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 9:33 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
The Times of India has announced its IPL-2026 team of the season, highlighting standout performances. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, led the batting charts for Rajasthan Royals with 776 runs, while Virat Kohli contributed 675 runs for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Rajat Patidar, who captained RCB to a second consecutive title, was also named captain of the TOI team. The selection reflects a season where batters frequently exceeded 200 runs, showcasing the evolution of the IPL.
- •Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 776 runs at a strike rate of 237.30.
- •Virat Kohli recorded 675 runs, maintaining over 600 runs for four consecutive seasons.
- •Rajat Patidar captained RCB to their second successive IPL title.
- 9:33 AMYahoo Sports — TOI's IPL team of the season: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi-Virat Kohli at the top; Rajat Patidar named captain
"In the sensational IPL-2026 season, young talent Vaibhav Sooryavanshi took the spotlight, smashing records left and right. Not to be outdone, the legendary Virat Kohli proved that age is just a number with his phenomenal performances on the field. Meanwhile, Rajat Patidar steered RCB to triumph, securing a remarkable second title.
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