# IPL 2026: KKR Reigns Supreme, RCB Struggles

URL: https://technosports.co.in/ipl-2026-kkr-reigns-supreme-rcb-struggles/  
Published: 2026-06-26  
Updated: 2026-06-26  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

The IPL money game has shifted! Kolkata Knight Riders dominate the leaderboard with a massive ₹756 crore haul, fueled by the Shah Rukh Khan brand effect. Meanwhile, despite Virat Kohli’s star power, Royal Challengers Bengaluru surprisingly trails in ninth. Is it a trophy drought curse? The financial hierarchy is evolving fast, proving that elite branding now beats simple on-field fame.