Ahmedabad, May 31 (IANS) Powered by Virat Kohli’s fastest half‑century in the IPL, Royal Challengers Bengaluru sealed back‑to‑back IPL title triumphs by completing a clinical chase of 156 and beating Gujarat Titans by five wickets in front of their passionate fans at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. Kohli smashed a 25‑ball fifty and remained unbeaten on 75 off 42 balls – laced with nine fours and three sixes, also his highest score in the IPL playoffs. He also continued his remar…
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Ahmedabad, May 31 (IANS) Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi drew attention on social media with a humorous post welcoming cricket fans travelling to the state for the title clash between Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.Posting on social media platform X ahead of the final match, Sanghavi jokingly warned visitors that entering Gujarat during the IPL final could lead to “uncontrollable thepla, khaman, dhokla or fafda and jalebi consumption”, a “sudden urge to do garba afte…
Ahmedabad, May 31 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s seamers produced a disciplined performance to restrict Gujarat Titans to 155/8 in the IPL 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday, despite Washington Sundar hitting a fighting unbeaten half‑century for the hosts.Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar struck early to remove Shubman Gill and B Sai Sudharsan inside the Powerplay, while Rasikh Salam Dar delivered his best spell of the season to pick 3-27.Amidst the collapse, Sundar s…
Ahmedabad, May 31 (IANS) Bollywood stars Varun Dhawan, Pooja Hegde, and Mrunal Thakur created excitement around the IPL 2026 final after they were seen aat tge Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad for the big match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.Videos of the actors at the Ahmedabad airport went viral on social media, increasing excitement among fans before the season finale. Varun Dhawan interacted with supporters and even danced with…
Ahmedabad, May 31 (IANS) Gujarat Titans wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler has urged his teammates to embrace the pressure of playing the IPL 2026 final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, saying the occasion should be enjoyed before narrowing focus back on cricket once the game begins at the Narendra Modi Stadium.GT, who finished at second spot on the points table, bounced back from their defeat to RCB in Qualifier 1 with a seven-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2 to qualify for thei…
Ahmedabad, May 31 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar said his successful time in IPL 2026 has been built on simple routines and fitness work, adding that he ‘hasn’t really done anything that I could call rocket science,’ while sticking to his strengths.Bhuvneshwar has been one of the standout performers for defending champions RCB this season by claiming 26 wickets in 15 matches to help the franchise reach the IPL 2026 final, where they will take on Gujarat Titans at …
Ahmedabad, May 31 (IANS) Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru have won the toss and elect to bowl first against Gujarat Titans in the high-stakes IPL 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.Both teams are eyeing their second IPL title and join a select club of teams with multiple championships wins after Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders. RCB won IPL 2025 in Ahmedabad, while GT won the title in 2022 at the same venue which is also their home groun…
Ahmedabad, May 31 (IANS) Gujarat Titans assistant coach Parthiv Patel said familiarity with home conditions will be an advantage when taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium, adding that the team knows the surface ‘very well’ and will look to capitalise on it.GT, who finished at second spot on the points table. bounced back from their defeat to RCB in Qualifier 1 with a seven-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2 to qualify for their…
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…
New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) Former India great Sachin Tendulkar believes Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar has unlocked a new level in IPL 2026 through his clever use of the ‘wobbly seam’, a variation that has made it difficult for batters to read him throughout the season. Bhuvneshwar has been one of the standout performers for RCB this season, claiming 26 wickets in 15 matches to help the franchise reach the IPL 2026 final against the Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi St…