Gujarat Titans’ Kagiso Rabada (ANI Photo) Kagiso Rabada ended IPL 2026 with the Purple Cap, finishing as the tournament’s leading wicket-taker despite Gujarat Titans falling short in the final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The South African fast bowler enjoyed another outstanding campaign, claiming 29 wickets in 17 matches at an economy rate of 9.68. While…
Anushka Sharma gives Virat Kohli a standing ovation. (IPL Photos) NEW DELHI: When the stakes are at their highest, Virat Kohli often finds a way to deliver. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru star once again rose to the occasion in the IPL 2026 final, and among the thousands celebrating his latest masterclass was his wife, actor…
Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill (ScreenGrab) Virat Kohli survived a major scare during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s successful chase in the IPL 2026 final, and the dramatic moment sparked an intriguing exchange between him and Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill.The incident unfolded at 15.6 overs with RCB well placed in their chase. Virat Kohli mistimed an…
Ahmedabad: Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Bhuvneshwar Kumar (PTI Photo) Bhuvneshwar Kumar‘s dream IPL 2026 campaign reached another milestone on Sunday as the veteran pacer equalled a long-standing record during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s title clash against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad.The RCB seamer claimed his 17th wicket in the powerplay this season when he dismissed Sai Sudharsan in…
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…
Rajat Patidar fumes as third umpire denies RCB wicket (Agency Image) Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar was left visibly frustrated after a controversial third-umpire decision handed Gujarat Titans batter Washington Sundar a crucial reprieve during the IPL 2026 final in Ahmedabad.The incident occurred after RCB had already made the ideal start with the ball….
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…
Rajasthan Royals’ Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia) Before the IPL 2026 final, Gujarat Titans openers Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan still had a chance of overtaking Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the race for the Orange Cap. However, both hopes ended inside the powerplay as Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s new-ball attack struck early in Ahmedabad. Gill managed just…
A car burns and fireworks explode as police watch PSG supporters celebrate in Paris (AP Photo) The celebrations following Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League triumph over Arsenal were overshadowed by widespread disorder across France, with authorities confirming 780 arrests overnight and multiple serious incidents reported nationwide.PSG secured a dramatic victory in Budapest on Saturday, sparking scenes…
RCB captain Rajat Patidar and GT skipper Shubman Gil (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar won the toss and chose to bowl first against Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 final on Sunday, backing his bowlers to make early inroads on what he described as a good batting surface.The decision…