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BCCI shifts IPL 2026 finals from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad amid MLA MP ticket row
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Published on 6 May 2026
A ticket scramble pushed the venue change fast
The BCCI has moved the IPL 2026 finals from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad, citing hurdles tied to local administrative requirements. The decision also comes amid political pressure over ticket privileges involving MLAs and MPs, according to reports. Karnataka’s Deputy CM suggested the stadium size may have factored into the choice, raising questions about how venue logistics and political influence intersect.
- BCCI officially shifted IPL 2026 finals from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad
- Local administrative requirements were cited for the relocation
- A dispute over MLA MP ticket access is linked to the move
- Karnataka’s Deputy CM points to stadium size as a possible factor
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