IPL 2026 Final Controversy: BCCI Snubs RCB for Ahmedabad Venue

In a move that has sent shockwaves through the cricketing community, the BCCI has officially bypassed the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, the home of defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru, to host the IPL 2026 Final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. While the schedule for the business end of the tournament is now set, the decision has ignited a firestorm of criticism and allegations of bias against the board.