Kohli is still recovering from a shoulder injury suffered in the Test series against Australia.
The Twenty20 specialist was acquired by franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore for £1.43m.
AB de Villiers and Bhuvneshwar Kumar also bag honours.
Virat Kohli holds the record for scoring the most runs – 973, by any player in a single season of the IPL.
Virat Kohli's men fell agonisingly short of their victory target in the final in Bangalore.
Social media reacts after Sunrisers Hyderanad defeat Royal Challengers Bangalore in final of the 2016 IPL.
Royal Challengers Bangalore face Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL final clash on Saturday.
Royal Challengers Bangalore face Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2016 final on Sunday. Find out how to follow the match live.
Darren Sammy claims that Chris Gayle is targeted for no reason
AB de Villiers is currently the second highest run scorer in IPL 2016.
IBTimes UK takes a look at the records broken by RCB captain Virat Kohli in IPL 2016.
Gujarat take on Bangalore in the first qualifier of the 2016 IPL. Find out where to watch live.
IBTimes UK brings you the schedule for the Playoff stage of 2016 Indian Premier League, starting on 24 May..
Delhi Daredevils face Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL 2016 clash on Sunday.
Virat Kohli and AB De Villiers have led with the bat for Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Six teams are in the fray for a place in the play-off stage of the IPL 2016.
Kolkata Knight Riders host Royal Challengers Bangalore on 16 May. Find out where to watch live on TV and online.
KKR host RCB as both teams will look for a place in the play-offs of the IPL 2016. Find out where watch live in UK.
Kohli and De Villiers put on 229 runs for the second wicket against Gujarat Lions.
Bangalore are looking for their third straight win when Mumbai Indians visit. Find out where to watch live.
Gayle has had a barren run in the IPL 2016 so far
Kohli is currently the skipper of Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL.