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  M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru set to host IPL and international cricket matches after government safety approval. After months of uncertainty surrounding its future, Bengaluru’s iconic M Chinnaswamy Stadium has received the Karnataka government’s approval to host IPL and international cricket matches. The clearance comes “subject to compliance with specific terms and conditions” laid down by the government and concerned authorities, marking a significant step toward restoring top-flight cricket at one of India’s most famous venues. The stadium had been mothballed since June last year after a tragic stampede during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s title celebrations claimed 11 lives. The incident raised serious questions about crowd management, safety infrastructure, and emergency preparedness, prompting the state government to halt major events at the venue. KSCA’s Roadmap for Safety and Compliance Since the tragedy, the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has been wor...

  RCB extended their winning streak with their fifth consecutive victory at Chinnaswamy Stadium, triumphing over Rishabh Pant's Delhi Capitals by 47 runs. Due to a match suspension, Rishabh Pant was absent, leading Axar Patel to assume the role of stand-in captain. Rajat Patidar showcased a remarkable performance, emerging as RCB's top scorer with a blistering 52 off 32 balls, boasting a strike rate of 162.50, inclusive of 3 fours and 3 sixes. Cameron Green was awarded the Man of the Match for his all-around display, claiming 1/19 in 4 overs and contributing 32 runs from 24 balls. This victory has invigorated the hopes of RCB's fans , eager to witness their team secure a playoff berth and potentially clinch their inaugural title. In the standings, KKR has already secured a playoff berth, leaving the remaining franchises to vie for the three remaining spots. RCB currently occupies the fifth position with 12 points and a net run rate of +0.387, placing them fourth after KKR, ...

  Chennai Super Kings (CSK) clinched their fifth   Indian Premier League   (IPL) title in an exciting final at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium. They equaled the record set by the Mumbai Indians with this victory. The rain-curtailed match saw CSK restrict the Gujarat Titans to a challenging total of 214/4. In their chase, CSK successfully reached the revised target of 171 runs, thanks to solid performances by Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, and the match-winning boundary hit by Ravindra Jadeja on the final ball. CSK’s captain MS Dhoni achieved significant milestones during the final, becoming the first Indian wicket-keeper to record 300 dismissals in T20 cricket and playing his 250th  IPL  match, the most by any player in the tournament’s history. CSK’s triumph highlighted their resilience and ability to perform under pressure, solidifying their status as one of the most successful IPL franchises.