Virat Kohli will be driven to secure back-to-back titles in the Indian Premier League 2026, according to former India international Irfan Pathan.
Just days before the start of the 2026 IPL season, defending champions RCB have undergone a major ownership change, with a consortium led by Aditya Birla and The Times of India completing a takeover.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru sealed their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title after beating Punjab Kings by six runs in the final at Ahmedabad on Tuesday.
Former India fast bowler Varun Aaron believes the batter-friendly surface at Ahmedabad should give a slight advantage to Punjab Kings, especially if they win the toss and can bat first.
In a commanding display at New Chandigarh, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) crushed Punjab Kings by eight wickets to secure a spot in their first Indian Premier League final since 2016.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru made sure of their place in the top two of the IPL table after beating already eliminated Lucknow Super Giants by six wickets in what was a record run-chase.