Subrata Dey, Secretary of the Tripura Cricket Association (TCA), expressed enthusiasm about hosting the Indian Premier League (IPL) Fan Park in Agartala for the Second Qualifier and the final, highlighting how it will bring the excitement of the IPL playoffs closer to local cricket fans.
Speaking about the initiative by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Dey said it underscores the increasing popularity of cricket in the region and conveyed confidence that a large number of fans would attend to enjoy the live screenings and festivities associated with the event.
“We are going to organise the IPL Fan Park this Friday evening for the Second Qualifier and the Final Match, which will be held on 31st May 2026. This event is being organised by the BCCI, and as an affiliated member of the BCCI, the Tripura Cricket Association is very pleased that the BCCI has allowed us to organise such an IPL Fan Park,” Dey told ANI.
He added, “Across India, the BCCI is organising the Second Qualifier and Final Match screenings at five venues in Tripura, and we are very excited to host the IPL Fan Park in Agartala. Through the media, we would like to request the people of Tripura to come and enjoy the IPL Fan Park in Agartala.”
Gujarat Titans will face Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier Two on Friday, May 29, competing for a place in the final against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Sunday, May 31.
The Qualifier 2 match offers Rajasthan Royals the chance to become only the fourth team in IPL history to reach the final after advancing through the Eliminator route. Gujarat Titans, who finished second in the league standings this season, will aim to recover from their loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Qualifier 1.