The Times of India

RCB match should have been held in Bengaluru: DK Shivakumar questions IPL final venue shift

Karnataka's CM-designate DK Shivakumar expressed disappointment over the IPL 2026 final being moved from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad, calling it an injustice. Despite the venue shift, Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured their second consecutive IPL title by defeating Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad. Shivakumar later congratulated the victorious RCB team.