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IPL final shift has 'nothing to do with MLA tickets': Shivakumar
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar said the IPL 2026 final’s shift from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad had “nothing to do with MLA tickets”. Responding to speculation, he said the decision was likely based on Ahmedabad’s larger stadium capacity and dismissed political links amid the ongoing controversy over the venue change.
IPL sees 8 of 13 successful 220+ run chases this season
The 19th Indian Premier League (IPL) season has witnessed eight successful 220-plus run chases in just 48 matches so far. Overall, such chases have occurred only 13 times in IPL history, highlighting the season’s high-scoring trend. Punjab Kings, SunRisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians have done it twice each, while Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals have done it once.
KSCA alleges no clarity from BCCI on IPL final venue shift
The Karnataka State Cricket Association said it was disappointed after the IPL 2026 final was moved from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad, claiming the BCCI did not communicate specific reasons for rejecting Chinnaswamy Stadium. The board cited operational factors, while KSCA insisted the venue was fully prepared to host the marquee match.
Sanju Samson was flop for CSK at start of IPL 2026: Mohammad Kaif
After CSK opener Sanju Samson played an unbeaten knock of 87 runs against DC in IPL 2026 match, former India batter Mohammad Kaif said, "He was a flop for CSK at...start [of IPL 2026]." "Three matches had gone bad...Then came a century, and his journey progressed," Kaif added. Sanju has scored 402 runs in 10 matches in the IPL 2026.
SRH vs PBKS, three key battles that could decide playoffs
Sunrisers Hyderabad host Punjab Kings in IPL 2026 match 49 at Hyderabad. SRH lead the head-to-head 17-8, but PBKS won the reverse fixture chasing 220. Key duels include Yuzvendra Chahal vs Heinrich Klaasen (3 IPL dismissals), Pat Cummins vs Prabhsimran Singh (PBKS' top scorer), and Abhishek Sharma vs Arshdeep Singh (swing vs aggression).
Arsenal beat Atletico Madrid, reach Champions League final for 1st time in 2 decades
Arsenal reached the Champions League (CL) final after two decades with a 1-0 home win over Atletico Madrid in the second leg of the semi-final. Arsenal reached an aggregate score of 2-1 after having drawn the first leg 1-1 with Atletico. Bukayo Saka scored the decisive goal for Arsenal, helping them reach only their second CL final after 2006.
It would have been a bit too selfish: Sanju Samson on not going for hundred vs DC
CSK wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson, who scored 87*(52) against DC on Tuesday, said that it would have been a bit too selfish for him to go for a hundred. "Finishing not out, winning the game gives you more satisfaction," he added. Samson shared a 114*-run stand with Kartik Sharma, who scored 41*(31) as CSK chased down 156-run target in 17.3 overs.
Sanju Samson is not in peak physical condition: Sanjay Manjrekar
Ex-India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar said CSK opener Sanju Samson isn't in peak physical condition. "I’m saying that about Sanju...who’s also not a 25-year-old because he’s hit the peak of his achievements, just to sustain it," he added. "When you've a great example, like Virat...He's had tremendous skills, but he's made sure that the body doesn't let him down," Manjrekar stated.
Making Parag RR captain doesn't make sense, he hasn't worked hard for it: Manjrekar
Ex-India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar opined that appointing Riyan Parag as RR captain for IPL 2026 season does not “make sense” from a cricketing point of view. Manjrekar stated that Parag hadn't really worked hard enough for a reward like captaincy. RR have won six of their 10 matches in IPL 2026 so far and are currently fourth on points table.
Why has IPL 2026 final been shifted from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad?
The BCCI has shifted IPL 2026 final from Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium to Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium. The board cited requirements from local association and authorities that were beyond its established guidelines and protocols. This comes after row over Karnataka legislators demanding multiple free tickets for IPL matches at the stadium.