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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi achieves IPL immortality despite not featuring in 2026 final | Cricket

New Delhi: The IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026’s orange cap race has come to an end, and it is 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi who has snagged the IPL orange cap for the 2026 season. At just 15 years old, Sooryavanshi has become the youngest-ever player in IPL history to win the orange cap.  The young prodigy had a magnificent season for Rajasthan Royals, scoring 776 runs in 16 games throughout the season, and propelling his side to Qualifier 2 of the tournament. The youngster was exceptional for the side, scoring 97 runs in the eliminator against Sunrisers Hyderabad and 96 runs…

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Ruturaj Gaikwad replaces Riyan Parag in India A’s squad for tri-series amid Parag’s injury concerns | Cricket

New Delhi: In a major development, India A is all set to take on Sri Lanka A and Afghanistan A in a tri-series that will be played in Sri Lanka. With the squad for the series already announced, the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) took centre stage and announced that star batter Ruturaj Gaikwad has been included in the squad.  Gaikwad is replacing Riyan Parag as the star player is out injured due to a hamstring issue. It is worth noting that Parag played through the latter stages of the IPL with the hamstring injury as he…

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Why is Phil Salt not playing IPL 2026 final vs Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad? | Cricket

Ahmedabad : Royal Challengers Bengaluru announced an unchanged combination for the IPL 2026 final against Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The keeper-batter hurt his hand earlier in the tournament and was forced to miss the following matches. He even moved to England for recovery and returned to join the squad only a day before RCB’s final league game of the season. He was expected to get back into action in the Qualifier 1 clash against Gujarat Titans. However, RCB backed the same playing XI, as Salt was spotted wearing a brace to protect his finger in…

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Satwik, Chirag script history by becoming first Indian pair to win Singapore Open | Other

Singapore: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty defeated Indonesia's Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Fikri to help India lift the maiden Singapore Open title. After losing the opening game 18-21, the Indian duo responded strongly to take the next two games 21-17 and 21-16 and secure their first title in two years. The victory capped an impressive campaign and highlighted their ability to deliver under pressure. After the match, the pair thanked the passionate crowd, describing the venue as one of the best stadiums they have played in. “We used to lose earlier, but I think that this will be a special…

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How has Virat Kohli fared at the Narendra Modi Stadium ahead of IPL 2026 final against GT? Check records | Cricket

Ahmedabad : The stage is set for the summit clash of the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026. Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take on Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on May 31. The two sides will battle it out to get their hands on the prestigious title.  While RCB will be hoping to defend their title and put in a good showing, Gujarat Titans will seek redemption and will aim to carry their form in the clash. It is worth noting that Gujarat Titans lost Qualifier 1 of the tournament to RCB recently and will…

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Ahmedabad weather report: Yellow alert issued on IPL 2026 final day, will rain wash clash out? | Cricket

New Delhi: Ahmedabad was beaming bright and sunny on the morning of Sunday, May 31, before a yellow alert from the local met department made the fans anxious as the Royal Challengers Bengaluru meet the Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The local met department has issued a yellow alert to indicate high wind speeds and probable thunderstorms, a report in ESPNCricinfo stated. Moreover, rainfall is expected to hit a few areas in and around the city, which points to the fact that the weather can interrupt the clash between the two sides. It…

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RCB vs GT IPL 2026 final: Kohli vs Rabada, Gill vs Bhuvneshwar; 5 battles that can decide the title | Cricket

New Delhi: The battle lines have already been drawn. The stage is set as Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans battle it out for arguably the most coveted cricket franchise title in the world - the Indian Premier League crown. RCB have been trendsetters this year, having topped the group stage with nine wins and the most superior Net run rate. GT were second.  They met each other in Qualifier 1 when RCB blew the Titans apart on the back of a whirlwind Rajat Patidar, the RCB captain who smashed 93 from 33 balls. Their bowlers would be fresh from…

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What is Virat Kohli’s record in IPL finals as RCB look for second straight crown? | Cricket

New Delhi: Virat Kohli would be in focus as the Royal Challengers Bengaluru take on the Gujarat Titans in the final of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, May 31. Kohli has been part of IPL finals four times now and saw his ever-so-long wait for the title end in 2025 when his team beat Punjab Kings in the showpiece.  Kohli has led RCB to the 2016 final, when his team agonisingly fell short to the Sunrisers Hyderabad. He was part of the teams that played the 2009 final against the Deccan…

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Mann Ki Baat episode 134: PM Modi heaps praise on record-breakers Gurindervir, Vishal and others | Other

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday heaped praise on record-breaking athletes Gurindervir Singh, Vishal TK, Tejaswin Shankar, Dev Meena and Kuldeep Kumar for their performances at the recently held National Senior Athletics Federation Competition in Jharkhand.  Gurindervir became the first Indian to run under 10.10 seconds when he clocked 10.9 in the final to take the record away from Animesh Kujur, who took the record back from Gurindervir in the semifinals. Meanwhile, Vishal TK became the first Indian to run 400m below 45 seconds when he clocked 44.98 seconds, which is the best in Asia this season so…

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Shubman Gill awaits his crowning moment, Rajat Patidar looks to carve his legacy as IPL final beckons | Cricket

New Delhi: Shubman Gill is waiting for that one moment which will put his leadership credentials at the top of everyone's minds. The India ODI and Test captain has had some mixed results since he took over the baton from Rohit Sharma. He took India to a famous 2-2 Test series draw in England, lost the Tests 0-2 to South Africa at home, was removed as the T20I vice-captain and lost his place in the side just before the T20 World Cup 2026. The IPL 2026 final between his Gujarat Titans and Rajat Patidar's Royal Challengers Bengaluru can be his…

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