Royal Challengers Bengaluru win back-to-back IPL titles as India clinches ODI series
Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the IPL 2026 final on May 31, earning a second straight championship and becoming the third team to win consecutive titles. Virat Kohli was named Player of the Match, prompting Ravichandran Ashwin to question the decision. India secured the ODI series against Afghanistan, with Ishan Kishan and Shubman Gill impressing at number
Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated the Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the IPL 2026 final on Sunday, May 31, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, securing their second straight IPL title and becoming only the third team in IPL history to win back‑to‑back titles (cricketaddictor.com). Virat Kohli received the Player of the Match honor for his unbeaten match‑winning knock in the final (cricketaddictor.com). Ravichandran Ashwin said he was baffled by Kohli receiving the award and suggested another RCB star deserved the honor for his season performance (cricketaddictor.com).
In other Indian cricket news, India secured the ODI series against Afghanistan (timesofindia). Ishan Kishan and Shubman Gill impressed while batting at number three (timesofindia).
Former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth questioned KL Rahul's deployment in a lower batting order and advocated for him to bat higher (timesofindia). He also raised concerns about player fatigue due to the demanding schedule (timesofindia).
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