IPL 2026: Havans, special poojas and merchandise frenzy peak in Karnataka, Gujarat ahead of high-octane RCB-GT final

IANS | May 31, 2026 2:45 PM

Ahmedabad, May 31 (IANS) The stage is set at the Narendra Modi Stadium for the ultimate clash of the IPL 2026 final! On one side, we have the defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), riding a massive wave of emotion, havans, and prayers as they eye a historic back-to-back title defense. On the other side, the home favourites Gujarat Titans (GT), led by Shubman Gill, are back in front of their home crowd looking to reclaim the crown.

IPL 2026: What happens if RCB vs GT final is washed out? Know all the rules

IANS | May 31, 2026 2:10 PM

Ahmedabad, May 31 (IANS) The 19th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 is coming to an end as the defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will clash with 2022 winners Gujarat Titans (GT) in the summit clash here at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.

'GT should at least consider it': Bangar suggests three overseas player strategy for final

IANS | May 31, 2026 1:57 PM

New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar has suggested Gujarat Titans (GT) consider an unconventional team combination for the IPL 2026 final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, saying the franchise should at least explore the possibility of starting with only three overseas players if they bowl first.

'It is their final to lose': Ashwin backs RCB to retain IPL crown

IANS | May 31, 2026 12:53 PM

New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes that the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru are heavily expected to win the IPL 2026 final, and only their own mistakes can cause them to lose it.

'He is something truly special': Tendulkar lauds Sooryavanshi's 'magnificent' batting prowess

IANS | May 31, 2026 12:25 PM

New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) India's legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has heaped praise on 15-year-old sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, describing him as a truly special talent while also lauding the ability of the teenage batting prodigy to pick the correct line and length and smash the ball where he likes.

‘It’s a final, but for me it’s a normal game’: Patidar focuses on staying calm ahead of IPL title clash

IANS | May 31, 2026 11:42 AM

Ahmedabad, May 31 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Rajat Patidar is keeping emotions and expectations in check ahead of the IPL 2026 final against the Gujarat Titans, insisting that Sunday’s title clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium is 'a normal game' for him despite the stakes involved.

T20 Mumbai League: Rahane, Shreyas Iyer, Sayali Satghare among captains present at grand season launch

IANS | May 30, 2026 11:58 PM

Mumbai, May 30 (IANS) As the city gears up for the mega cricket carnival, the star captains of participating teams in the T20 Mumbai League 2026 and the inaugural T20 Mumbai Women's League came together for a grand season launch event in Mumbai on Saturday, setting the stage for what promises to be an exciting two weeks of high-voltage cricketing action starting June 1.

2nd Women's T20I: England bowlers shine as India slump to 26 runs defeat, series tied 1-1

IANS | May 30, 2026 10:49 PM

Bristol, May 30 (IANS) The Indian women's cricket team lost six wickets for 33 runs against a mounting asking rate and went down to England women by 28 runs in the second T20I at the County Ground, Bristol, as the hosts levelled the three-match series 1-1.

IPL 2026: Gill hails Sudharsan’s intensity, targets second title with Gujarat Titans

IANS | May 30, 2026 9:27 PM

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.

IPL 2026: Patidar keeps India talk aside, stresses collective responsibility as RCB eye back‑to‑back titles

IANS | May 30, 2026 9:16 PM

Ahmedabad, May 30 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Rajat Patidar brushed aside questions about a potential return to India’s T20I setup, insisting his focus remains firmly on guiding the franchise to successive IPL titles as they prepare to face Gujarat Titans in the final to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.

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IPL 2026: Havans, special poojas and merchandise frenzy peak in Karnataka, Gujarat ahead of high-octane RCB-GT final

IPL 2026: What happens if RCB vs GT final is washed out? Know all the rules

'GT should at least consider it': Bangar suggests three overseas player strategy for final

'It is their final to lose': Ashwin backs RCB to retain IPL crown

'He is something truly special': Tendulkar lauds Sooryavanshi's 'magnificent' batting prowess

‘It’s a final, but for me it’s a normal game’: Patidar focuses on staying calm ahead of IPL title clash

T20 Mumbai League: Rahane, Shreyas Iyer, Sayali Satghare among captains present at grand season launch

2nd Women's T20I: England bowlers shine as India slump to 26 runs defeat, series tied 1-1

IPL 2026: Gill hails Sudharsan’s intensity, targets second title with Gujarat Titans

IPL 2026: Patidar keeps India talk aside, stresses collective responsibility as RCB eye back‑to‑back titles

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