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RCB claims IPL 2026 title and ₹20 crore prize money

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 12:44 AM

Last updated Jun 1, 2026

RCB claims IPL 2026 title and ₹20 crore prize money
Summary

Royal Challengers Bengaluru captured the IPL 2026 title by defeating Gujarat Titans in the final on June 1. RCB secured a prize of ₹20 crore, while Gujarat Titans, finishing as runners-up, earned ₹12.5 crore. The match saw RCB successfully chase down a target of 156 with 12 balls remaining, guided by Virat Kohli's unbeaten 75. Earlier, RCB's bowlers restricted GT to 155/8, with standout performances from Josh Hazlewood and Rasikh Salam Dar. The total prize pool for the final four teams exceeded ₹46.5 crore.

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  • •RCB defeated Gujarat Titans to win IPL 2026 finals.
  • •Virat Kohli scored 75 runs to lead RCB's chase.
  • •Total prize money distributed was over ₹46.5 crore.
  • •RCB's bowlers restricted GT to 155 runs.
  • •Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad also received prize money.
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured the IPL 2026 title and a ₹20 crore prize. Gujarat Titans finished as runners-up, earning ₹13 crore. Rajasthan Royals received ₹7 crore for their third-place finish. Sunrisers Hyderabad took home ₹6.5 crore. The total prize pool for the four playoff teams was over ₹46.5 crore, concluding a successful season.

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Royal Challengers BengaluruRajasthan RoyalsSunrisers HyderabadGujarat TitansIPLCricket

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