Chennai: In a dazzling display of power-hitting that lit up the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai Super Kings' wicketkeeper-batter Urvil Patel from Mehsana, Gujarat, equaled the record for the fastest fifty in Indian Premier League (IPL) history. The 27-year-old smashed a blistering half-century in just 13 balls against Lucknow Super Giants, matching the feat previously achieved by Yashasvi Jaiswal. Patel walked in with CSK at 45/1 in the 3.4th over during a chase of 204. He u...Read More

Ahmedabad:The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday announced that Ahmedabad will host the IPL final on May 31 for the second consecutive season, replacing the originally designated venue of Bengaluru. Qualifier 1 has been allotted to Dharamsala, while New Chandigarh will host the remaining two playoff matches. As per convention, Bengaluru was expected to host the final since defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru are based there. Ahmedabad had also hosted the ...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad will host the grand final of the TATA IPL 2026 on May 31, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on Tuesday while unveiling the schedule for the tournament’s playoffs. The world’s largest cricket stadium will stage the title clash at the end of what the BCCI described as another “exhilarating season” of the Indian Premier League, following 70 league-stage matches marked by high-intensity contests and standout performa...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Narendra Modi Stadium is set for a high-stakes encounter as Gujarat Titans (GT) host defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) tonight at 7:30 pm. Riding high on an eight-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings, GT will look to secure two crucial points to boost their TATA IPL 2026 playoff chances. The Sudharsan Factor All eyes will be on GT’s in-form batter Sai Sudharsan. The youngster has been in blistering touch, scoring a century against RCB in Bengaluru followed b...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat Titans will aim to register a hat-trick of wins when they face the struggling Kolkata Knight Riders at the Narendra Modi Stadium later today. Currently placed mid-table, Gujarat will look to break into the top five with a victory. In contrast, Kolkata are yet to open their account this season, having lost all five matches so far, and will be desperate to secure their first win. Led by Shubman Gill, Gujarat have shown strong form in their last two matches. However, concer...Read More

Vadodara: A team of architects appointed by the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) for its proposed one-lakh-capacity stadium visited Vadodara on Thursday to study the design and infrastructure of the international-standard BCA Stadium at Kotambi. Vadodara, long known for producing outstanding cricketers, is now gaining recognition for world-class sports infrastructure as well. The BCA Stadium in Kotambi has emerged as a benchmark for modern stadium design in India and beyond. A four-member team...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a change in the fixtures of the Gujarat Titans against the Chennai Super Kings for the ongoing TATA IPL 2026, with match venues for two key encounters now swapped. According to the revised schedule, the afternoon fixture between GT and CSK, originally slated to be held in Ahmedabad, will now take place at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on April 26. The match will begin at 3:30 PM IST. Meanwhile, the return fixt...Read More

Ahmedabad: The ‘AVC Men’s Cup 2026’ will be organized from June 20 to 28, 2026, at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Naranpura, Ahmedabad, bringing top volleyball talent from across Asia to the city. A total of 38 matches will be played over nine days, featuring teams from 12 countries, including India, Australia, Bahrain, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Korea, New Zealand, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Chinese Taipei, and Thailand. The tournament is being jointly organized by the Sports Authority...Read More

Madrid: Real Madrid welcomes Bayern Munich to the Santiago Bernabéu on Tuesday for the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarterfinal, renewing one of the most decisive stages of the much-coveted competition. The two European powerhouses meet for the 29th time with contrasting domestic form but a shared hunger for Champions League glory. Historical Dominance and Head-to-Head Record Real Madrid hold the edge historically, leading the all-time head-to-head with 13 wins to Bayern M...Read More

Ahmedabad: Captain Shubman Gill laid down a clear and confident marker for the IPL 2026 season, emphasising consistency over occasional brilliance as the defining goal for the Gujarat Titans. As the team prepares for the new campaign, Gill stressed the importance of scoring runs regularly and performing well in all conditions. “At the end of the day, you have to score more runs than the other team. Whether it’s by four runs or 150–200 runs, the goal is to win. We are not chasing the glo...Read More