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Mullanpur Hosts IPL 2026 Playoffs After Venue Shift

newsroom — Wed, 06 May 2026 09:36:31 +0000

The IPL 2026 playoffs will be held across three venues: Mullanpur, Dharamsala, and Ahmedabad. The final was originally scheduled for M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. However, the venue was shifted due to local association requirements exceeding BCCI’s guidelines.

Qualifier 1 will take place on May 26 at HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala. The Eliminator is set for May 27 at New International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh. Qualifier 2 will occur on May 29 at the same venue.

The final is scheduled for May 31 at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. This marks the fourth time in five years that Ahmedabad has hosted the IPL final.

BCCI officials stated, “Bengaluru was originally designated to host the Final. However, owing to certain requirements from the local association and authorities that were beyond the scope of BCCI’s established guidelines and protocols, the venue has been shifted and reassigned.” They also emphasized that special operational and logistical considerations necessitated the change.

Ahmedabad has become a key location for the IPL finale, having staged the decider in previous years: 2022, 2023, and 2025. The playoffs will feature a total of 70 league matches before determining the finalists.

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Hyderabad kingsmen vs peshawar zalmi

newsroom — Mon, 04 May 2026 00:22:11 +0000

Peshawar Zalmi, led by Babar Azam, aims for their second PSL title after dominating the tournament. The team will face Hyderabad Kingsmen in the PSL 2026 final on May 3, 2026, at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

Peshawar Zalmi has proven to be a formidable team, losing only one league match this season. Babar Azam stands out as the top run-getter with 588 runs. The team previously won their first title in 2017.

In contrast, Hyderabad Kingsmen reached the final after a tense victory against Islamabad United in Qualifier 2. They successfully defended six runs in the final over, showcasing their resilience and tactical acumen.

The stakes are high for both teams. The winner of this match will receive USD 500,000, while the runners-up will take home USD 300,000. An additional USD 200,000 will be awarded to the franchise with the best player development.

The toss for the match is scheduled for 7:30 PM, with the match set to begin at 8:00 PM. The closing ceremony will occur an hour earlier at 6:30 PM.

This matchup promises to be thrilling as both teams aim to etch their names in PSL history. Fans eagerly await what could be a memorable encounter at one of Pakistan’s premier cricket venues.

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