Los Angeles Knight Riders ended their wait for success by winning the 2026 Major League Cricket (MLC) title. They beat Washington Freedom by just one run in a thrilling final on Saturday, July 18. It was LAKR’s first-ever MLC title after three difficult seasons without winning the championship. Led by Sunil Narine’s all-round brilliance throughout the tournament, the Knight Riders successfully defended 164 in a nerve-wracking contest that went down to the final ball.
Shadley Van Schalkwyk held his nerve in the last over, while Narine and Jason Holder produced match-winning spells to seal a memorable triumph. Following the conclusion of the tournament, Major League Cricket also handed out several prestigious individual awards. Here is a look at the complete list of all award winners after the MLC 2026 final.
List Of All Award Winners In MLC 2026
| No. | Award / Achievement | Winner | Score / Figures |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MLC U-23 Player of the Tournament | Matthew Tromp | 309 runs |
| 2 | Bart King Award (Domestic Player of the Tournament) | Andries Gous | 547 runs |
| 3 | Leading Run-Scorer of the Tournament | Andries Gous | 547 runs |
| 4 | Leading Wicket-Taker of the Tournament | Sunil Narine | 18 wickets |
| 5 | Most Valuable Player of the Tournament | Sunil Narine | 18 wickets, 4.74 economy |