Hyderabad, June 3 -- The 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) will be remembered as one of the most dramatic and record-breaking seasons in the tournament's history. It featured some grand displays by the established stars and emerging young talent as well as high-scoring thrillers, and a memorable championship run by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).

The biggest headline went to the incomparable Virat Kohli and the RCB. The Bengaluru team successfully defended their title, defeating Gujarat Titans (GT) in the final at Ahmedabad to become only the third team in IPL history to win back-to-back championships. Ageless Kohli defeated father time and produced a match-winning innings in the final. He demonstrated once again why he remains one of ...