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Ahmedabad is set for a grand IPL 2026 final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium, with nearly 1.25 lakh fans expected. Anurag Thakur called it a festival-like spectacle and praised the electric atmosphere. Authorities have ensured tight security and smooth arrangements as RCB chase back-to-back titles and GT aim for another crown.

Ahmedabad: BJP MP Anurag Thakur described the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Gujarat Titans (GT) as a grand, festival-like occasion.

He said the sheer scale of the crowd and the clash between two top teams will make for an electric atmosphere, adding that the final promises a memorable and high-intensity spectacle for cricket fans.

"Today, the final of the world's biggest cricket league, the IPL, is taking place in the world's largest cricket stadium. Watching this final at the Narendra Modi Stadium is a unique experience, with almost 125,000 spectators in attendance. You can imagine the atmosphere and the buzz; when two top teams play here, I think the final will be a blast. So, wait for the evening and the final match," Thakur told ANI.

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru face Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 final on Sunday in Ahmedabad. RCB will be targeting a rare back-to-back title triumph, while GT aim to recapture the trophy they first lifted in their debut season in 2022.