Ahmedabad will host the IPL-2026 final on May 31 due to a crucial International Cricket Council meeting scheduled there. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia cited the ICC meeting, Ahmedabad's superior stadium capacity for revenue generation, and favorable weather conditions as key factors in the decision, dismissing political allegations.source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/ipl-2026/icc-meeting-bigger-capacity-why-ahmedabad-landed-ipl-2026-final-over-bengaluru/articleshow/130955368.cms