Karnataka State Cricket Association reacts after BCCI shifts IPL 2026 final to Ahmedabad
Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) broke its silence on Wednesday to express deep disappointment over BCCI’s decision to shift the IPL 2026 final from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad. As per tradition, Bengaluru was expected to host the final clash as Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Are the defending champions. However, the BCCI reallocated the venue without mentioning specific technical reasons, only noting that the transfer “This was due to certain requirements from the local association and officials which were beyond the scope of BCCI’s established guidelines and protocols.।”
At the start of the 2026 season, the KSCA President Venkatesh Prasad had confirmed that Bengaluru had been allocated seven matches, which included five home games for RCB, a playoff and the final. Reacting to the sudden change, the official spokesperson of KSCA Vinay Mrityunjay Said:
“Initially, KSCA expresses that the IPL playoff matches have been allotted to other centres. President Venkatesh Prasad was in touch with BCCI and formally expressed our readiness and keen interest to host the playoffs at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium।”
The move comes after last year’s tragic incidents when 11 fans lost their lives during RCB’s title celebrations. Since then, KSCA has undertaken massive renovations and safety improvements in collaboration with franchisees and state officials. Despite five uneventful matches this season, the BCCI has not clarified the specific reasons for the transfer. Nevertheless, Mrityunjay said the association respects BCCI’s ‘prerogative and decision-making power’.
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium to host international matches in late 2026
Although losing the IPL final is a bittersweet experience for local fans, international cricket is set to make a grand comeback at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium later this year. The BCCI has confirmed that the iconic venue will remain a central pillar of India’s domestic season, with a number of high-profile matches scheduled in the last quarter of 2026.
bengaluru fans India And west indies We can look forward to the fifth T20I between India and India, which is scheduled to take place on October 17. The final of this series is expected to be a big attraction, marking the return of international cricket to the city. After this, the 50-over format will return to Bagh City because India And Sri Lanka The second ODI between is scheduled for 16 December.
KSCA has reiterated that the stadium is ‘fully ready’ to host matches at all levels. Mrityunjay stressed that the association is committed to providing an exceptional spectator experience and will continue its full cooperation with the BCCI and other stakeholders for the successful conduct of these upcoming international matches.
