The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) celebration of their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title at the Chinnaswamy Stadium was marred by a stampede as 10 were killed while several had to be hospitalised.
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) celebration of their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title at the Chinnaswamy Stadium was marred by a stampede as 10 were killed while several had to be hospitalised.
The situation spiralled out of control as complete chaos reigned supreme after the officials and police failed to get the huge crowd in control.
RCB made their way to the M Chinnaswamy Stadium hours after the scheduled time. As soon as the team arrived, the entire crowd started chanting ‘RCB RCB’ and ‘Kohli Kohli’. Virat Kohli did not disappoint as he kissed the IPL trophy, immediately pointing to the crowd as Bengaluru’s adopted son soaked in love. Earlier in the day, the city had erupted in joy as Virat Kohli and the RCB squad arrived at M Chinnaswamy Stadium to share their long-awaited triumph with their devoted fans.
The team had been warmly welcomed by Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar at Bengaluru airport and felicitated by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah at Vidhana Soudha in a traditional Kannada ceremony. However, rain disrupted the event, forcing the players to leave prematurely.
For Bengaluru, a city deeply passionate about cricket, the absence of an IPL trophy for 18 years had become a defining part of its cricketing identity. That wait finally ended on Tuesday night when RCB clinched the IPL 2025 title, defeating Punjab Kings by a thrilling six-run margin in the final. The victory sparked scenes of jubilation, and a grand victory parade was organized to celebrate this historic moment with the city’s ardent supporters.
RCB’s triumph was a true team effort, with every player contributing to the success. From Virat Kohli, the franchise’s enduring icon who has donned the RCB jersey since his teenage years, to substitutes and support staff who kept the team’s spirit alive, each member played a vital role. Standout performers like Rajat Patidar and Krunal Pandya emerged as heroes, while Phil Salt and Josh Hazlewood earned a special place in fans’ hearts, certain to be cheered even when they return to Chinnaswamy Stadium in their national colours.
This victory belongs not just to the team but to Bengaluru itself – a city that has poured its heart into supporting RCB through years of near-misses and heartbreak. Led by captain Rajat Patidar, guided by coaches Andy Flower and Dinesh Karthik, and fuelled by the unwavering loyalty of the fans, RCB’s triumph is a testament to perseverance. Despite the stampede casting a shadow over the celebrations, the city’s spirit remains unbroken. Bengaluru will light up its streets, honouring a team and a fanbase that have waited 18 years to call the IPL trophy their own.
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: This is what pure love looks like
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: RCB share a glimpse of the complete fan frenzy that erupted in Bengaluru on Wednesday, a day after the franchise’s maiden IPL title win.
The RCB event is finally over! The celebrations have come to an end as fans start to make their way back. However, the evening has been ruined by the news of a stampede and several RCB supporters losing their lives.
The complete chaos and mismanagement have led to several people losing their lives. Several others are hospitalised. The RCB management are coping severe criticism for continuing to go on with celebrations despite a stampede outside the Chinnaswamy.
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: A fan details the shocking experience during the RCB celebrations in Bengaluru. Calling it dangerous, the fan urged people not to come to Chinnaswamy as the situation is out of control.
Wed, 04 Jun 2025 06:46 PM
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: RCB’s memorable win
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: RCB had a campaign to remember in the IPL 2025 season. The franchise won all of its designated away games. Different members stepped up and there were nine players who won the Player of the Match awards in the season.
It is no surprise that a complete performance resulted in the franchise ending their trophy drought and winning the IPL.
Wed, 04 Jun 2025 06:38 PM
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: 10 killed in Bengaluru stampede
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: 10 people have been killed in the stampede outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Several people have been injured and they have been taken to the Bowring Hospital.
Amid this sad update, the RCB celebrations continues to go on as the RCB management show the IPL trophy to the crowd.
Wed, 04 Jun 2025 06:29 PM
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: Virat Kohli sitting beside Anushka Sharma
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: As the RCB contingent takes a lap around the Chinnaswamy Stadium and celebrate the IPL 2025 win with Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, Virat Kohli takes a backseat as he goes inside the private box to sit alongside his wife Anushka Sharma.
Wed, 04 Jun 2025 06:25 PM
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: Stampede situation spiralling out of control
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: The updates regarding the stampede outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium keep getting grimmer and grimmer. More casualties are feared and several have been hospitalised. The death count is increasing.
The mood of euphoria in Bengaluru has quickly turned to sadness as several lives have been lost because of the stampede.
Wed, 04 Jun 2025 06:20 PM
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: RCB camp showing the trophy to the entire crowd!
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: The RCB camp are showcasing the trophy to the jam-packed crowd that has gathered at the Chinnaswamy. Krunal Pandya has the title in his hands and he is lifting it up and down!
The entire crowd is chanting ‘RCB RCB’ and ‘Kohli Kohli’ as the happiness of fans is showing no signs of slowing down.
Wed, 04 Jun 2025 06:16 PM
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: Rajat Patidar says ‘I love you’ to the crowd
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: RCB captain Rajat Patidar gets his chance to speak and says ‘I love you’ while addressing the crowd. After speaking for a brief 2-3 minutes, Patidar lifts the title alongside Virat Kohli.
The entire RCB camp doing taking a lap of honour around the ground!
Wed, 04 Jun 2025 06:14 PM
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: Crowd not letting Virat Kohli speak!
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: The crowd is not letting Virat Kohli speak. The host Danish Sait has had to step in several times to ask the crowd to go easy and let Virat Kohli speak.
Virat finally gets the chance to speak and ushers in the famous words, “Ee sala Cup namdu.”
“I don’t have much time so plese let me talk. I want to start off by repeating by what Patidar said last night. It now Ee sala cup namdu. We did it not just for us, but for all who have supported us through the thick and thin. I have never seen a fan base as tru and loyal as you. When we did ourt unbox and we were to call upon our new captain, I had requested you guys to back him and support him and I told you he will be leading us for a long long time,” said Kohli.
Wed, 04 Jun 2025 06:09 PM
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: ‘Kohli! Kohli!’ chant all over Chinnaswamy
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: Virat Kohli handed over the mic as the crowd can’t keep calm. It’s ‘Kohli! Kohli! chant all over Chinnaswamy.
Wed, 04 Jun 2025 06:06 PM
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: RCB players reach Chinnaswamy
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: Was there no open-bus parade then? It was initially cancelled by the Bengaluru traffic police because of congestion on the route. However, the plan was back on after the CM gave special permission for it. But with the players having reached Chinnaswamy now for the final leg of the celebration, it seems the rain in Bengaluru cut short their elaborate idea of an open-bus parade, probably more so due to the horrible situation of a stampede outside the venue.
Wed, 04 Jun 2025 06:02 PM
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: Complete fan frenzy in Bengaluru
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: A complete fan frenzy has broken out in Bengaluru as Virat Kohli and co celebrate the IPL win with the loyal fans at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
The crowd is spiralling out of control and police are having a tough time in managing the crowd.
Wed, 04 Jun 2025 05:57 PM
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: Child faints outside Chinnaswamy Stadium
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: A child fainted outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium as a large crowd gathered to witness RCB’s victory celebrations. The crowd is becoming too much for the police to control, and the situation is quickly spiralling out of control.
Wed, 04 Jun 2025 05:48 PM
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: Virat Kohli kisses the IPL trophy
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: Virat Kohli kisses the IPL trophy and immediately points to the crowd. The feeling is indeed very special for Bengaluru’s adopted son! The Chinnaswamy Stadium is packed to the rafters! Not a single empty seat! Bengaluru is ready to celebrate long into the night.
Wed, 04 Jun 2025 05:42 PM
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: Two people dead due to stampede
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: Two people were killed in a stampede outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The victory celebrations have taken a tragic turn and nobody really wanted to see this.
Several fans have also been hospitalised. This is a developing story, and we will keep updating you.
Wed, 04 Jun 2025 05:34 PM
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: More info on the stampede!
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: The overwhelming crowd in Bengaluru resulted in a stampede-like situation at multiple entry points. The police were forced to intervene with a lathi-charge. Fans scaled fences in desperation as they tried their level best to make their way to a good spot to catch a glimpse of their favourite stars.
Some fans have also been admitted to the hospital.
Wed, 04 Jun 2025 05:31 PM
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: Chinnaswamy Stadium packed to the rafters
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: The Chinnaswamy Stadium is packed to the rafters! No seat is vacant inside Bengaluru’s home venue and the atmosphere is totally buzzing! Expect a frenzy when Virat Kohli and co make their way to the middle!
RCB have departed for the stadium and they should reach the venue in the next 10-15 minutes.
Wed, 04 Jun 2025 05:25 PM
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: Victory celebrations take horrible turn
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: RCB’s victory celebrations have taken an ugly turn as a stampede was reported near the Chinnaswamy Stadium. Several people have been hospitalised and further details are awaited regarding the severity of the incident.
Hope everything is fine in Bengaluru.
Wed, 04 Jun 2025 05:14 PM
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: It has started to rain in Bengaluru!
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: The heavens have opened up in Bengaluru as it has started to rain in Garden City. The felicitation is still going on for the RCB players. The entire RCB IPL winning-contingent is receiving a traditional Kannada felicitation and a glimpse of the entire squad is awaited once the ceremony is done.
Wed, 04 Jun 2025 05:10 PM
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: Rajat Patidar felicitated by Karnataka CM
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: The Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah felicitates Rajat Patidar and congratulates the RCB captain on winning the IPL 2025 title. The view is being blocked by camerapersons as chaos ensues at the Vidhana Soudha.
Rajat Patidar is receiving a traditional Kannada felicitation. What a story for Patidar it has been! From coming in as a replacement player for RCB to now being the IPL title-winning captain. Take a bow!
Wed, 04 Jun 2025 05:05 PM
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: Virat Kohli can’t stop laughing
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: Virat Kohli cannot hold his laughter upon seeing fans jumping on trees to catch a glimpse of RCB’s victory celebrations. The roads are packed to the rafters as Bengaluru is ready to paint the town red.
Wed, 04 Jun 2025 05:02 PM
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: Phil Salt and Josh Hazlewood not present
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: Phil Salt and Josh Hazlewood are not part of the victory celebrations as the duo have headed back due to their commitments. Salt recently became a father while Hazlewood has to get ready for the WTC final between Australia and South Africa.
Wed, 04 Jun 2025 04:59 PM
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: Liam Livingstone recording videos
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: RCB middle-order batter Liam Livingstone is clearly soaking in the atmosphere. He cannot stop recording videos as the crowd have taken the streets of Bengaluru to celebrate the special achievement.
Wed, 04 Jun 2025 04:55 PM
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: Virat Kohli’s special post for Anushka Sharma
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: Amid the RCB celebrations, Virat Kohli pens a wholesome post for his wife, Anushka Sharma. Taking to Instagram, he shares a picture with his better half, revealing how the Bollywood actor has been a loyal RCB supporter.
“I’ve seen it for 18 years and she’s seen it for 11. Suffered the same moments since 2014 and celebrated every close win and the madness of our supporters at the Chinnaswamy. We’re both equally relieved and since shes a bangalore girl too this is far more special for her. Together all the way through,” he wrote.
Wed, 04 Jun 2025 04:53 PM
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: RCB arrive at the Vidhana Soudha
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: At last, RCB arrive at the Vidhana Soudha to meet the Karnataka Chief Minister. The crowd is running from corner to corner just to catch a glimpse of their favourite stars! The party will go long into the night. The victory parade will begin once the RCB players are done with their meeting with Siddaramaiah.
Wed, 04 Jun 2025 04:42 PM
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: RCB all set to meet Karnataka Chief Minister
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is all set to meet the RCB contingent to laud them for winning the tournament. RCB’s arrival at the Vidhana Soudha is awaited. The team has departed from their hotel and will arrive anytime how.
The crowd is packed to the rafters. The supporters are all set to go wild.
Wed, 04 Jun 2025 04:32 PM
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: Victory parade to begin at 5 PM
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: The RCB Victory Parade to begin at 5 PM. It will run from Vidhana Soudha to the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. A one-hour parade will be followed by grand celebrations at the ground. RCB will also be felicitated by the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA).
Wed, 04 Jun 2025 04:22 PM
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: RCB receive grand welcome at team hotel
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: Virat Kohli and the rest of the RCB team receive a grand welcome and reception at the Taj Hotel in Bengaluru. Virat Kohli is accompanied by his wife Anushka Sharma. Bengaluru is all set to go wild later in the evening as RCB look to celebrate the IPL 2025 win with their fans.
Wed, 04 Jun 2025 04:19 PM
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: Virat Kohli hugs Shreyas Iyer’s father after IPL win
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: It must be mentioned that amid the euphoria of RCB’s maiden IPL title win, Virat Kohli did not miss the chance to go upto Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer and applaud him on his efforts in the latest edition of the IPL.
Virat Kohli was also seen hugging Shreyas Iyer’s father and engaging in fun banter with him.
Wed, 04 Jun 2025 04:09 PM
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: ‘This is the new RCB’
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: After RCB’s IPL 2025 win, the team director of cricket Mo Bobat said that the franchise will not stop now as the goal is to win more and more trophies and bring further happiness in the lives of RCB fans.
“This is a new RCB,” he said while speaking to Danish Sait’s ‘Mr Nags’.
Wed, 04 Jun 2025 03:59 PM
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: Real madness begins
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: Dinesh Karthik shared a couple of videos on Instagram Stories showcasing how the roads of Bengaluru are jam-packed as the city is ready to celebrate the IPL triumph.
“The real madness begins,” he wrote on Instagram Stories.
Wed, 04 Jun 2025 03:48 PM
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: Victory parade back on
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: The official social media handle shares a crucial update regarding the victory parade. It will begin at 5 PM and it will be followed by celebrations at the Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Wed, 04 Jun 2025 03:36 PM
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: Karnataka Deputy CM receives RCB at airport
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar receives RCB at airport. The update was shared by the official handle of DK Shivakumar’s. He also shared pictures with Virat Kohli, Dinesh Karthik, Krunal Pandya and Tim David.
Wed, 04 Jun 2025 03:29 PM
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: RCB arrive at Taj Bengaluru
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: The RCB contingent has arrived at the Taj Bengaluru. The team will now rest for a bit and then the side will make their way to the Vidhana Soudha to meet the Karnataka Chief Minister.
Around 5 PM, RCB will then make their way to the Chinnaswamy Stadium to celebrate the title win with their loyal fans.
Wed, 04 Jun 2025 03:19 PM
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: Anushka Sharma provides a glimpse into Virat Kohli’s arrival in Bengaluru
Virat Kohli and RCB
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: Virat Kohli’s wife and Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma shares a video on Instagram Stories as RCB make their way to Bengaluru. In the video, Virat Kohli can be seen sitting inside the team bus with the IPL trophy close to his chest.
The camera then quickly pans to the crowd in Bengaluru who are waiting eagerly waiting to see the entire RCB team and the IPL title.
Wed, 04 Jun 2025 03:16 PM
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: AB de Villiers thought he was “overpaid” in the IPL
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: Former India batter Abhinav Mukund makes a startling revelation during the live broadcast for the RCB Victory celebrations. He says that AB de Villiers once told me that he thought he was overpaid in the IPL.
Speaking on JioStar, Mukund said, “I was sitting next to AB de Villiers and he told me something that I don’t think any legend in the IPL has said. But he genuinely meant it, he said it from a place of emotion. He said I was overpaid. I’m overpaid, I thought I was overpaid because I feel like all of the other elements that you’re talking about.”
Wed, 04 Jun 2025 03:08 PM
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: Will AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle be part of celebrations?
RCB Victory Parade Live Updates: RCB legends AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle were present at the Narendra Modi Stadium to witness RCB breaking the trophy drought and winning their maiden IPL title.
But will the duo be part of victory celebrations at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru? Let’s wait and watch.
Wed, 04 Jun 2025 03:01 PM
RCB Victory Celebrations Live Updates: Virat Kohli and co touch base in Bengaluru
RCB Victory Celebrations Live Updates: Virat Kohli and the entire RCB camp have landed in Bengaluru. The IPL 2025-winning contingent is on their way to the Taj Hotel in the city. All the members of the title-winning squad will meet Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah at 4 PM.
After meeting the Chief Minister, RCB will make their way to the Chinnaswamy Stadium where the side will be felicitated by the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA).
Wed, 04 Jun 2025 02:55 PM
RCB Victory Celebrations Live Updates: Live images already showing fans congregating in hotspots in Bangalore
RCB Victory Celebrations Live Updates: Steaming hot in Bangalore afternoon, but the fans have already turned out in numbers outside the VIdhana Soudha and outside the Taj Hotel, which is where the RCB team will make a pitstop before heading for their reception. The live broadcast having started on Star Sports, where you can catch all the live action. It is JAM-PACKED at Vidhana Soudha.
Wed, 04 Jun 2025 02:45 PM
RCB Victory Celebrations Live Updates: RCB players depart from Ahmedabad, set off for Bangalore
RCB Victory Celebrations Live Updates: Videos show that RCB players have reached Ahmedabad airport under much fanfare, and will likely currently be on their way back to Bangalore, where they will no doubt have throngs of fans waiting for them when they land.
RCB are reportedly flying into HAL Airport, which is a state defense hub rather than the main Kempegowda airport. This will likely ease access for the team on their return to the city.
Wed, 04 Jun 2025 02:35 PM
RCB Victory Celebrations Live Updates: RCB’s first IPL title in 18 years
RCB Victory Celebrations Live Updates: The cause for the excitement and intensity of celebrations is self-evident. This is a team that has been so close so often, and been building towards this moment for years. To see it come together on one glorious, memorable night, is an occasion the city won’t soon forget. They will want the time to savour it and get the most they can from this moment.
Wed, 04 Jun 2025 02:25 PM
RCB Victory Celebrations Live Updates: Why not delay the victory parade?
RCB Victory Celebrations Live Updates: Some might be wondering why not move the victory parade a day or two, and allow the police time to set up security. Well, it is simply because the players won’t be able to hang around for that long. Josh Hazlewood is off to the UK to participate in the WTC final starting a week from now, and a lot of the players will want to spend time with their families after a long 10 weeks of the IPL trail.
While they benefitted from retaining much of their core for the playoffs, there is only so far their goodwill with overseas boards will allow them to go.
Wed, 04 Jun 2025 02:15 PM
RCB Victory Celebrations Live Updates: Bengaluru Police issues traffic advisory
RCB Victory Celebrations Live Updates: The office of the commissioner of Bengaluru Police issued this traffic advisory, confirming that there will be no parade, and that it will be a ticketed event at the stadium.
Wed, 04 Jun 2025 02:05 PM
RCB Victory Celebrations Live Updates: Original plan was a 1-km drive from Vidhana Soudha to Chinnaswamy
RCB Victory Celebrations Live Updates: Before the plan was replaced, it was to have the RCB players be received at the state house at Vidhana Soudha, from where a 1-km drive would see them show off the trophy to the crowd on a route along to the Chinnaswamy, just about a kilometre away. However, given this is the busiest part of the city, police were unable to guarantee crowd security without enough prep time.
