Kailash Kher's energetic performance at IPL 2026 final wins hearts
Ahmedabad, May 31
Singer Kailash Kher performed a mid-innings performance at the final of the Indian Premier League at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
The singer performed the song Babam Bam during his performance. It was supported by a large group of background dancers that elevated the overall celebration of the night.
Kailash Kher won the hearts of spectators with his energetic performance. The IPL shared the glimpses from the performance of the singer on his X handle.
IPL wrote, "Grooving to unmatched energy. A magical Mid-Innings performance by Kailash Kher in Ahmedabad."
Coming to the match, a half-century from star batter Virat Kohli helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) make history, successfully defending their Indian Premier League (IPL) title, getting their overall second title, beating a valiant Gujarat Titans by five wickets at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.
Put to bat first by RCB, GT scored just 155/8 in 20 overs, with Washington Sundar (50* in 37 balls, with five fours) and Nishant Sindhu (20 in 18 balls, with three fours) being the only one to cross the 20-run mark. Rasikh Dar Salam (3/27), Bhuvneshwar Kumar (2/29) and Josh Hazlewood (2/37) took wickets regularly.
RCB started off well with a 62-run stand between Venkatesh Iyer (32 in 16 balls, with four boundaries and two sixes) and Virat Kohli. GT showed some fight, reducing RCB to 132/5 at one point, but Virat (75* in 42 balls, with nine fours and three sixes) guided RCB to a win with two overs left.
This is RCB's second IPL title win and overall their fourth Indian franchise cricket trophy, including two Women's Premier League (WPL) titles.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Loved the fusion of sufi rock with IPL energy! Kher ji always brings something special to the stage. But honestly, I wish they'd give more time to the actual match rather than these elaborate mid-inning shows. Still, great entertainment overall 👌
Kailash Kher performing at Narendra Modi Stadium... the acoustics must have been mind-blowing! And RCB defending their title - that too against Gujarat Titans at their home ground. Kohli is just unstoppable in finals 🔥 तू फिर से जीत गया वीरू!
Finally some desi flavor at the IPL! Those Bollywood-style performances with 50 dancers are getting old. Kailash Kher's soulful voice combined with that electric atmosphere was perfect. Also, Washington Sundar with 50* off 37 for GT - underrated knock!
As a long-time RCB fan, this is second championship in a row! 🏆🏆 Kohli's consistency is unreal. And yes, Kailash Kher's performance was the cherry on top. But can we appreciate how Rasikh Dar bowled? 3/27 in a final! J&K ke ladke ne kamaal kar diya!
Kailash Kher and IPL - two things that represent India's vibrant spirit. The energy in that stadium must have been electric! But a small criticism: the mid-innings break felt too long. Would have loved more cricket action. Nevertheless, congratulations RCB! 🎉
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