Ahmedabad, June 1 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru batting stalwart AB de Villiers hailed Virat Kohli’s match‑winning knock of 75 not out in the IPL 2026 final, saying the talismanic batter ‘knows how to pace a chase right through the innings and finish it off,’ as the side clinched their second successive title with a five‑wicket win over Gujarat Titans. At the Narendra Modi Stadium, Kohli smashed a majestic 42-ball 75 not out, laced with nine fours and three sixes, as RCB completed…
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Ahmedabad, May 31 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru left-arm spin bowling all‑rounder Krunal Pandya said he relishes the atmosphere of high‑stakes cricket, and called the IPL 2026 final ‘pretty exciting’ as the defending champions prepare to defend their title against Gujarat Titans in the title clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium.The Narendra Modi Stadium was the venue of RCB’s first title triumph in 2025, where Krunal was adjudged Player of the Match for a match-winning spell of 2-17…
Ahmedabad, May 30 (IANS) Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill credited his opening partner Sai Sudharsan’s unwavering intensity and consistency as one of the biggest strengths behind the team’s success, as the 2022 winners prepare to face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the title clash to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.GT enters a final at its home venue after beating Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets in Qualifier 2 in New Chandigarh, where Gill hit a majestic 104 and shared …
Ahmedabad, May 30 (IANS) Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will clash with 2022 winners Gujarat Titans (GT) in the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.After lifting their maiden IPL trophy last year, RCB faces the challenge of defending the crown for the first time in franchise history. The Rajat Patidar-led side responded in impressive fashion, finishing at the top of the points table with nine wins f…
New Chandigarh, May 28 (IANS) Gujarat Titans assistant coach Parthiv Patel said the team is confident of its bowling attack and its plans are in place to counter teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 Qualifier 2 against Rajasthan Royals, to be played at the New PCA Stadium in New Chandigarh on Friday.Young Sooryavanshi’s match-up against GT’s new ball pair of Mohammed Siraj and Kagiso Rabada will be one of the biggest subplots in deciding who will fac…
Dharamshala, May 26 (IANS) Gujarat Titans (GT) pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada expressed confidence in his form and rhythm ahead of Qualifier 1 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, saying the ball has been “coming out great” as he prepares for the final phase of IPL 2026.Speaking before the high-pressure clash, Rabada said he is happy with the way he has bowled so far in the tournament and hopes to carry that momentum into the playoffs.“The ball’s coming out great. I think that’s pretty evide…
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar believes veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar could play a decisive role for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2026 against the Gujarat Titans, saying his ability to swing the ball both ways makes him a serious threat to GT’s top order.Bangar said Bhuvneshwar’s new-ball spell could prove crucial against Gujarat’s strong batting unit, particularly against top-order batters Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler, and …
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes Gujarat Titans (GT) will head into Qualifier 1 of the IPL 2026 as slight favourites against defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), citing the Dharamshala conditions and the strength of Gujarat’s pace attack.RCB and GT will clash in the first qualifier on Tuesday at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala, with a place in the IPL 2026 final at stake.Speaking ahead of the high-profile…
Dharamshala, May 25 (IANS) After 70 high-intensity league stage mathes, IPL 2026 now enters its decisive phase as defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and 2022 winner Gujarat Titans (GT), two top teams in the standings, will lock in the Qualifier 1 on Tuesday in Dharamshala with a direct berth in the final at stake. As per the IPL format, the top two teams in the standings qualify for Qualifier 1, and the winner of the match will directly enter the final, while the losing team…
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Former India pacer Vinay Kumar said Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have a strong chance of winning the IPL this season if they continue their current form, adding that a back‑to‑back triumph in the ten-team tournament by the men’s team would be wonderful after the women’s side won two titles, adding one of the main reasons RCB qualfied ealry for the playoffs is their balance across all depatrments. Table-toppers RCB will face 2022 winners Gujarat Titans at the…