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Kohli hits fastest IPL fifty, Rabada wins Purple Cap

Created at 31 May · 4:07 PM8 sources↑ Market-relevant8 events
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Virat Kohli achieved his fastest IPL fifty in 25 balls, while Kagiso Rabada secured the Purple Cap for the season, surpassing Bhuvneshwar Kumar's wicket tally.

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Key Numbers

25 ballsKohli's fastest IPL fifty
28 wicketsBhuvneshwar Kumar's season total

Who's Involved

Virat Kohli
RCB batsman scoring fastest IPL fifty
Kagiso Rabada
Gujarat Titans fast bowler who won the Purple Cap
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
RCB seamer overtaken for the Purple Cap

↳ Why This Matters

The Purple Cap is awarded to the leading wicket-taker in the Indian Premier League (IPL) season. This award is a significant individual honor for a bowler and often reflects their team's performance throughout the tournament. Kohli's rapid fifty in the final puts RCB in a strong position to win the title.

Key facts

  • Virat Kohli scored his fastest IPL fifty in 25 balls.
  • Kagiso Rabada won the IPL 2026 Purple Cap.
  • Kagiso Rabada overtook Bhuvneshwar Kumar's wicket tally.
  • Bhuvneshwar Kumar finished the season with 28 wickets.

The Purple Cap is awarded to the leading wicket-taker in the Indian Premier League (IPL) season. This award is a significant individual honor for a bowler and often reflects their team's performance throughout the tournament. Kohli's rapid fifty in the final puts RCB in a strong position to win the title.

Frequently asked questions

Gujarat Titans fast bowler Kagiso Rabada won the IPL 2026 Purple Cap.

Kagiso Rabada overtook Royal Challengers Bangalore seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar had taken 28 wickets.

Virat Kohli scored his fastest IPL fifty in 25 balls.

What Happens Next

01Fans in Bengaluru celebrated RCB's IPL 2026 triumph.

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How It Developed

1 Jun · 4:53 AM
Article details fan celebrations in Bengaluru following RCB's IPL 2026 victory, a detail not previously covered.
NDTV via PiQSuite
31 May · 7:52 PM
Virat Kohli anchored RCB's chase for their second successive IPL title, with the team beating Gujarat Titans by five wickets.
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31 May · 6:47 PM
The new article confirms Bhuvneshwar Kumar took wickets for RCB and mentions Josh Hazlewood and Rashik Salam also took wickets in the match where Rabada won the Purple Cap.
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31 May · 5:40 PM
The new article focuses on Gujarat Titans' unflattering batting records in the IPL 2026 final against RCB, not on individual player awards.
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31 May · 5:24 PM
Virat Kohli scored the fastest IPL fifty of his career in 25 balls during the 2026 final against GT.
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31 May · 4:57 PM
Kagiso Rabada won the IPL 2026 Purple Cap, surpassing Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
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31 May · 4:53 PM
The new article focuses on the IPL 2026 final match between RCB and GT, mentioning Virat Kohli's performance and the target score, with no new information on the Purple Cap.
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31 May · 3:12 PM
RCB pacers Hazlewood, Kumar, and Salam took three wickets to leave GT at 63/3 in the IPL 2026 Final.
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Sources

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IPL 2026 Final: RCB Pacers Leave GT Reeling At 63/3 In Ahmedabadm.piqsuite.com
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IPL 2026 Final: Kagiso Rabada Wins Purple Cap After Overtaking Bhuvneshwar Kumarm.piqsuite.com
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IPL Final LIVE: 4, 4, 6, 4 - Kohli Unleashes Carnage, Nears 50; Big Record For RCBm.piqsuite.com
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IPL 2026: Virat Kohli, Pacers Steer RCB To Second Successive Titlem.piqsuite.com
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GT Register Unflattering Records After Poor Show vs RCB In IPL 2026 Finalm.piqsuite.com
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Virat Kohli Scores Fastest Fifty In IPL; Puts RCB On Course For Second Successive Titlem.piqsuite.com
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2 Good: Chase Master Kohli, Bowlers Propel RCB To Second IPL Title In A Rowm.piqsuite.com
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Watch: How Fans In Bengaluru Celebrated RCB's IPL 2026 Triumphm.piqsuite.com

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