Virat Kohli and Venkatesh Iyer (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru launched a stunning assault in the IPL 2026 final, rewriting the record books as Virat Kohli and Venkatesh Iyer raced to the fastest team fifty ever recorded in an IPL final on Sunday.Chasing 156 for victory against Gujarat Titans at the Narendra…
Virat Kohli’s aggressive celebration after Shubman Gill’s wicket. (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli’s intensity was on full display in the IPL 2026 final as Royal Challengers Bengaluru seized early control against Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.While Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar delivered the crucial blows with the…
Sunil Gavaskar questions IPL 2026 final scheduling. NEW DELHI: Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has questioned the scheduling of the IPL 2026 final, saying the summit clash could have been postponed by a day to ensure a fairer contest after Gujarat Titans were hit by travel disruptions and an exhausting playoff schedule.Gujarat Titans entered Sunday’s…
RCB’s captain Rajat Patidar, and GT’ captain Shubman Gill (PTI Photo) Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the toss and elected to field first in the IPL 2026 final against Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, a decision that appeared to leave both teams satisfied.RCB skipper Rajat Patidar had no hesitation in choosing to…
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Rajasthan Royals’ Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (ANI Photo) While the IPL 2026 final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans will dominate the headlines in Ahmedabad, one player from a non-finalist team is also expected to be among the biggest attractions at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday night. At just 15, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has produced one…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Rajat Patidar (captain), Virat Kohli, Tim David, Jacob Bethell, Romario Shepherd, Josh Hazlewood, Nuwan Thushara, Devdutt Padikkal, Jitesh Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Rasikh Dar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jordan Cox, Suyash Sharma, Venkatesh Iyer, Swapnil Singh, Jacob Duffy, Kanishk Chouhan, Abhinandan Singh, Mangesh Yadav, Phil Salt, Satvik Deswal, Vicky Ostwal, Vihaan Malhotra. Gujarat Titans: Sai…
Sachin Tendulkar (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Batting great Sachin Tendulkar has called for significant changes to the IPL’s playing regulations, including the removal of the Impact Player rule, which he believes has tilted the game too heavily in favour of batters.The Impact Player rule, introduced ahead of the 2023 season, allows teams to replace…
Shubman Gill and Rajat Patidar (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Ahead of Sunday’s IPL 2026 final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans, Bengaluru Police have issued a strict public advisory.With excitement building across the city as RCB chase their second IPL crown, authorities have urged fans to celebrate responsibly and avoid activities that could lead…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar (Image: X) For nearly two decades, Royal Challengers Bengaluru carried a burden that seemed impossible to shake off. Every season began with hope and ended with disappointment. ‘Ee sala cup namde’ became less a rallying cry and more a reminder of how elusive the IPL trophy remained.Then came a…
