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Virat Kohli remained unbeaten on 75 to lead Royal Challengers Bangalore to a second consecutive IPL title, chasing down Gujarat Titans with a 62-run opening stand between Kohli and Venkatesh Iyer, a crucial 41-run partnership with Tim David, and a late stand with Jitesh Sharma to seal the win, finishing with a six off Arshad Khan.
Stormy weather in north‑west India stranded Gujarat Titans in Chandigarh, delaying their flight to Ahmedabad for the IPL 2026 final. They’re expected to land in Ahmedabad after 10pm on Saturday, the first time a team has traveled a day before the final due to the playoffs being staged across three venues. Royal Challengers Bengaluru had arrived earlier and trained ahead of the final at Narendra Modi Stadium, where GT will chase their second title against defending champions RCB on Sunday.
Afghanistan spinner Allah Ghazanfar issued an emotional message condemning a deadly airstrike on a Kabul rehabilitation center, urging international support and warning of consequences for Pakistan–Afghanistan tensions, while stressing India as a close ally as he prepares to represent Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026.