Bengaluru, May 31: The IPL 2026 final is set to take place this Sunday at 7:30 PM at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad. The match will feature the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) facing off against the Gujarat Titans (GT). Both teams are eager to secure their second title. Karnataka’s future Chief Minister, DK Shivakumar, has extended his best wishes to RCB for their quest to win back-to-back championships.
Shivakumar expressed his support on X, stating, “All the best, reigning champions. From the first match to the final, RCB has displayed courage, discipline, and exceptional teamwork. The team has once again made Bengaluru proud and united millions of fans in hope and celebration. Wishing RCB all the best for the IPL 2026 final. May today’s match end with another glorious victory for Namma Bengaluru and bring joy to cricket lovers across Karnataka.”
In anticipation of RCB’s potential second consecutive title, various rituals and prayers are being held across Karnataka. In Hubli, the Karnataka Drivers Union organized a special prayer session, earnestly seeking RCB’s victory. Union president Shekharayya Mathapati expressed confidence in the team’s abilities, stating that the driver community stands firmly with Bengaluru as the team competes for its second historic IPL title.
In Vijayanagar, enthusiastic RCB supporters performed traditional prayers and rituals at temples, seeking divine blessings for the team’s success. These celebrations also carried an emotional aspect, as the Vijayanagar Cricket Association paid tribute to the 11 cricket fans who tragically lost their lives during a stampede near M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru during the IPL 2025 celebrations.
Having secured their first title in IPL 2025, RCB has shown impressive form this season, making it to the finals. They earned their spot by defeating the Gujarat Titans in the first qualifier, while Gujarat secured their place by overcoming the Rajasthan Royals in the second qualifier.
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