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IPL 2026: A trophy for the lost! Why this RCB final means more than cricket

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IPL 2026: A Trophy For The Lost! Why This RCB Final Means More Than Cricket

By IANS News May 27, 2026 • 09:16 AM View: 246

Indian Premier League: "RCB… RCB…" On most nights, the chants begin long before the first ball is bowled.

Red jerseys flood the streets, flags rise above packed stands, and somewhere in the middle of all that noise stands one man who has carried the dreams of Bengaluru for nearly two decades — Virat Kohli.

But this Indian Premier League (IPL) season feels different.

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