The 19th edition of the Indian Premier League, IPL 2026 concluded as Royal Challengers Bengaluru won their 2nd title on Sunday (May 31).
This was one of the most explosive and high-scoring seasons in the tournament's history. Featuring 10 teams and 74 matches, the tournament ran for more than two mobths. Batting completely dominated the season, with flatter pitches, evolved power-hitting techniques, and the Impact Player rule pushing scoring rates to unprecedented levels.
Teams shattered multiple records for aggregate runs, boundaries, and sixes. Young stars like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi shone brightly, while veterans such as Virat Kohli delivered clutch performances. Spinners found it extremely difficult as batters feasted on bowling attacks, with
pacers and all-rounders leading the wickets charts.
IPL 2026 Final: RCB vs GT
In a high-voltage summit clash, Gujarat Titans posted 155/8 in 20 overs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru chased it down comfortably, reaching 161/5 in just 18 overs to win by 5 wickets with 12 balls to spare. Virat Kohli starred with an unbeaten 75 off 42 balls and was named Player of the Match. RCB secured back-to-back titles (their second overall) under captain Rajat Patidar. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was adjudged Player of the Series for his sensational campaign.
IPL 2026 Records
Have a look at the 8 records as the IPL 2026 concludes-
Most runs in an edition: 27,450
IPL 2026 witnessed a staggering 27,450 runs scored across 74 matches, the highest aggregate in a single IPL season. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (RR) topped the charts with 776 runs at a strike rate of 237.30.
Highest runs per wicket in an edition: 31.26
Batters ruled the season as the average runs per wicket soared to a record 31.26, making it extremely difficult for bowlers to take wickets consistently.
Highest RPO in an edition: 9.88
The tournament recorded the highest-ever run rate of 9.88 runs per over, turning matches into high-scoring spectacles where even big totals were regularly chased down.
Most fours in an edition: 2,332
Teams smashed a record 2,332 fours in IPL 2026. Sai Sudharsan (GT) led the way with 75 fours, followed closely by Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli.
Most sixes in an edition: 1,426
A massive 1,426 sixes were hit during the season, the highest in IPL history. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (RR) smashed a record 72 sixes, well ahead of Abhishek Sharma (43) and Rajat Patidar (41).
Most individual hundreds: 15
Fifteen individual centuries were scored in IPL 2026, the most ever in a single edition. Sanju Samson (CSK) led with 2 hundreds, while several players including Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, and Virat Kohli scored one each.
Most 200-plus totals: 65
Teams posted 200 or more runs on 65 occasions, turning high totals into a new normal rather than an exception in this explosive season.
Most successful 200-plus chases: 17
A record 17 successful chases of 200-plus totals were completed, highlighting the fearless batting approach and the ease of scoring big runs even while chasing.
