Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has expressed their disappointment after the IPL 2026 Final was moved to the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. KSCA alleged that the BCCI had not communicated reasons for shifting, with Chinnaswamy denied an opportunity despite RCB being the defending champions.

The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) on Wednesday expressed disappointment after the IPL 2026 final was shifted from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad by the BCCI, with the state body claiming it was not informed of the “specific reasons” behind the decision.

As per convention, Bengaluru was expected to host the final, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru being the defending champions. KSCA president Venkatesh Prasad had earlier indicated that the city would host seven matches, including a playoff and the final. However, the BCCI later reassigned the marquee fixtures to Ahmedabad.

In its response, the BCCI said the shift was necessitated by “certain requirements from the local association and authorities that were beyond the scope of established guidelines and protocols,” without elaborating further.

KSCA spokesperson Vinay Mruthyunjaya said the association had formally conveyed its preparedness and willingness to host the playoffs at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Despite that, he noted, the Board has not formally communicated the exact reasons for reallocating the matches.