The Gujarat Titans team bus experienced a short circuit after their IPL final loss to RCB, leaving players stranded for an hour. All players and staff were safely evacuated.
Virat Kohli's intense passion and unbeaten 75 guided Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to their second consecutive IPL title, defeating Gujarat Titans (GT) by five wickets. RCB's bowlers restricted GT to 155/8 before Kohli led the chase, securing the win with 20 balls remaining.
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) face Gujarat Titans (GT) in the IPL 2026 final, with contrasting batting approaches: RCB's aggressive style vs. GT's measured start, relying heavily on openers Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan.
As IPL 2026 enters decisive phase, second-placed Sunrisers Hyderabad face third-ranked Gujarat Titans in Match 56 on May 12 at Narendra Modi Stadium. With top three teams on 14 points, net run rate could decide playoff qualification in this high-stakes encounter.
While Dharamshala and New Chandigarh will host the other playoff matches, the final will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
The IPL 2026 final has been moved from Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium to Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium due to operational and logistical issues with the local association. This marks Ahmedabad's fourth final in five seasons. Previously, Ahmedabad hosted in 2022 and 2025, with scheduling and weather concerns influencing those decisions as well.
The 2026 Indian Premier League final is scheduled for May 31 at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium, deviating from the tradition of hosting it at the reigning champions' home ground. Playoffs are slated for May 26, 27, and 29, with matches to be held in Mullanpur and Dharamsala.
Gujatar Titans host Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Narendra Modi Stadium on Thursday with GT struggling at 4-4 while RCB lead 6-2. GT's over-reliance on top three (Gill, Sudharsan, Buttler) was exposed in their five-wicket loss to RCB last week. RCB arrive with momentum from a nine-wicket win over Delhi Capitals, with Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood forming a potent new-ball pairing.
Mumbai Indians, with just one win from five matches, face a must-win situation against Gujarat Titans at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Rooted to the bottom of the IPL table, MI have never beaten GT at this venue. MI's bowling has struggled with the new-ball pair of Deepak Chahar and Trent Boult lacking penetration, while even Jasprit Bumrah appears short of usual rhythm. GT boast a strong bowling attack featuring Mohammad Siraj, Kagiso Rabada, and Rashid Khan.
