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Jun

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi wins IPL Emerging award: Full list of winners from 2008 to 2026 | Cricket

Ahmedabad : Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been named the IPL Emerging Player of the Season after a standout 2026 campaign for Rajasthan Royals. The 15-year-old finished the tournament as the leading run-scorer with 776 runs and also struck 72 sixes, the most in a single IPL season. His aggressive batting saw him maintain a strike rate of 237.31 throughout the competition. Notably, Sooryavanshi broke Chris Gayle’s record of 59 sixes in a season, with his own tally translating to a six every 4.31 balls. He also came close to breaking the record for the fastest IPL century during Rajasthan’s Eliminator against…

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01

Jun

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Short circuit in GT’s team bus after IPL 2026 loss! Players evacuated after major scare | Cricket

New Delhi: Gujarat Titans' players escaped a major scare after the team bus suffered a short circuit after leaving the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday night following their defeat to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL 2026 final. The players were evacuated safely and were left stranded on the road for around one hour following the incident. Things turned scary as the smoke spread inside the team bus as GT were on their way back to their hotel. To everyone's relief, the players and the support staff were evacuated and were all safe. They waited for another bus to…

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01

Jun

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Rajat Patidar achieves captaincy immortality, produces what even MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma could not | Cricket

New Delhi: Rajat Patidar marshalled the Royal Challengers Bengaluru from being chasers to serial IPL winners. Since taking over the reins in 2025, Patidar has been a silent hero for the franchise, doing exceptional work both with the bat and in his captaincy. He has been the cornerstone in RCB becoming unbeatable over the last two years, and the efforts reaped rewards yet again at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. It was the Punjab Kings last year; this time it was the Gujarat Titans. No home, no problem, says the RCB. After a stellar win against PBKS last year,…

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31

May

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Why RCB bowling first in IPL 2026 final a curse for the defending champions? | Cricket

Ahmedabad : The IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 final sees Royal Challengers Bengaluru taking on Gujarat Titans. The two sides meet at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on May 31. It is worth noting that the clash began on a positive note for RCB as the side won the toss and opted to bowl first.  Skipper Rajat Patidar talked about the nature of the pitch and how RCB would look to put GT under pressure early on and replicate their performance from last year. However, with RCB chasing in the must-win clash, there is a sign of worry for…

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31

May

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Bhuvneshwar Kumar matches Mohammed Shami’s legendary record in IPL 2026 final vs Gujarat Titans | Cricket

Ahmedabad : Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Bhuvneshwar Kumar continued his impressive IPL 2026 campaign with another crucial breakthrough in the final against Gujarat Titans. The veteran seamer removed Sai Sudharsan for 12 off 12 deliveries during the powerplay, further underlining his impact with the new ball this season. The wicket also helped Bhuvneshwar equal a notable IPL record. He now shares the mark for the most powerplay wickets by an Indian bowler in a single IPL season with Mohammed Shami, with both pacers claiming 17 wickets in the first six overs. Overall, Gujarat Titans fast bowler Kagiso Rabada leads the chart…

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31

May

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Virat Kohli hails Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s quality after historic second IPL triumph | Cricket

New Delhi: The IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 ends with Royal Challengers Bengaluru scripting history and clinching their second straight IPL title. The side took on Gujarat Titans in the summit clash of the tournament at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on May 31st.  The game saw GT coming in to bat first and the side posting a total of 155 runs in the first innings. The total was chased comfortably by RCB, as Virat Kohli led the charge and amassed 75* runs in 42 deliveries, propelling his side towards history.  After clinching his second title in two years,…

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31

May

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List of awards won by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in his exceptional IPL 2026 campaign | Cricket

Ahmedabad : The IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 has come to an end, and defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru have won the big one again, defeating Gujarat Titans in the summit clash of the tournament. With RCB and Virat Kohli scripting history, one name that has echoes in the hearts of the fans has been that of 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.  Representing Rajasthan Royals, Sooryavanshi bombarded the bowling attack of almost every team in the IPL, racking up runs against the biggest names and smashing bowlers around the park for fun. The young star ended up winning the IPL orange cap…

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31

May

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IPL 2026 prize money: Here’s how much every award winner won | Cricket

Ahmedabad : Royal Challengers Bengaluru delivered another clinical performance on the biggest night of the season, defeating Gujarat Titans by five wickets to retain the IPL title. Their bowlers laid the foundation early, with Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood and Rasikh Salam Dar striking at regular intervals, putting the home team under pressure at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Notably, Gujarat heavily relied upon the trio of Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan and Jos Buttler, but they failed to make an impact, leaving the innings in trouble at 73/4. Washington Sundar then provided some resistance with a fighting half-century, scoring 50 off 37…

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31

May

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From unattainable to inevitable: Rajat Patidar leads new-age RCB to back-to-back IPL titles, beat GT in final | Cricket

Ahmedabad : 2009, 2011, 2016 - RCB’s years of agony. Three times the team from Bengaluru qualified for the final and on each occasion, the night ended in misery. Yet, they kept fighting, but nothing worked. With frustration and a hope for a better future, Virat Kohli eventually relinquished captaincy in the 2021 season. That move didn’t work either. In 2025, things finally changed. RCB appointed Rajat Patidar as captain and, most importantly, focused on an all-round squad, rather than a top-heavy one. That one decision changed the fate of the franchise. They understood the importance of having a stable…

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May

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What is the lowest successfully defended total in IPL final history? | Cricket

New Delhi: The IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 final saw Royal Challengers Bengaluru taking on Gujarat Titans. The two sides met at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, and the clash saw RCB coming in to bowl first after winning the toss. While GT depended on their top order for a solid start, RCB’s bowling attack put too much pressure early on.  Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan, who were the top performers for the side, departed on scores of 10 and 12 runs, respectively. Gujarat Titans were ultimately limited to a score of 155 runs in the first innings of…

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