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But when he said that “Virat Kohli deserved it more than anyone else”, the cheers were deafening as the legend grinned from ear to ear
“You can see in his eyes in that last over, he was shedding a tear, that’s what it means to players, that’s what it means to everyone,” Ponting said
The RCB team had only just returned from Ahmedabad, where they edged out Punjab Kings in a nail-biting six-run victory in the IPL 2025 final. The win brought an end to an 18-year-long title drought for the franchise, triggering ecstatic celebrations across the Garden City
As criticism mounted, RCB swiftly removed the post. The timing of the video, shared while emergency services were still attending to the injured and families were grappling with the loss of their loved ones, sparked outrage among netizens, many of whom felt that the celebratory tone was grossly inappropriate given the tragedy that had just unfolded
The festive atmosphere turned tragic as thousands of fans flooded the streets to welcome the victorious team, fresh off a thrilling six-run win over Punjab Kings in Tuesday night’s final
The disaster unfolded as fans packed the streets in large numbers to greet their beloved team, who had returned victorious after a thrilling win over Punjab Kings in Tuesday night’s IPL 2025 final
The disaster unfolded as fans packed the streets in large numbers to greet their beloved team, who had returned victorious after a thrilling win over Punjab Kings in Tuesday night’s IPL 2025 final
Bengaluru stampede:
The RCB team had only just returned from Ahmedabad, where they edged out Punjab Kings in a nail-biting six-run victory in the IPL 2025 final. The win brought an end to an 18-year-long title drought for the franchise, triggering ecstatic celebrations across the Garden City
Bengaluru stampede:
04 June,2025 07:40 PM IST | Bengaluru | mid-day online correspondentThe RCB team had only just returned from Ahmedabad, where they edged out Punjab Kings in a nail-biting six-run victory in the IPL 2025 final. The win brought an end to an 18-year-long title drought for the franchise, triggering ecstatic celebrations across the Garden City
04 June,2025 07:17 PM IST | Bengaluru | mid-day online correspondentAfter enduring heartbreak in three previous finals, RCB finally broke their title drought in their fourth attempt, clinching a thrilling six-run victory over Punjab Kings in Tuesday’s grand finale
04 June,2025 05:26 PM IST | Bengaluru | mid-day online correspondentAs the RCB team made their way through the city, roadsides turned into spontaneous celebration zones, with supporters waving flags, chanting slogans, and capturing the moment on their phones
04 June,2025 04:59 PM IST | Bengaluru | mid-day online correspondentRCB lifted their maiden title in the world's biggest T20 league by getting the better of PBKS by six runs in an exciting summit showdown on Tuesday, ending a long wait of 18 years for the team as well as its talisman Virat Kohli
04 June,2025 04:28 PM IST | Ahmedabad | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
A tragic turn marred the Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s homecoming celebrations on Wednesday, as a massive stampede broke out in the city amidst jubilant scenes, leaving 11 dead and many others injured near Chinnaswamy Stadium, where a special felicitation ceremony was organised by the Karnataka State Cricket Academy (KSCA) to honour the RCB players for its maiden IPL victory, ending a 18-year-old long wait (Photos: X/AFP/PTI)
RCB had meticulously planned a celebratory parade, scheduled to begin at 3:30 PM IST from Vidhana Soudha and culminate at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium by 5 PM, where a grand felicitation ceremony was to follow
04 June,2025 03:48 PM IST | Bengaluru | mid-day online correspondent
Phil Salt, the English wicketkeeper-batter, played a pivotal role in RCB’s campaign this year. His explosive starts at the top of the order often laid the foundation for the team’s dominant performances
04 June,2025 12:45 PM IST | | mid-day online correspondent
After over two months of non-stop cricketing action, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru have finally triumphed in the IPL 2025 by lifting the trophy on Tuesday night. Here are some of the awards that players and teams clinched.
04 June,2025 11:15 AM IST | Ahmedabad | mid-day online correspondent
IPL 2025The ex-co-owner of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru on the night of Tuesday, took to X and congratulated them. Mallya, who is a fugitive and currently does not resides in India, expressed how he feels by putting his bet on an 18-year-old Virat Kohli in the early days of the IPL
04 June,2025 11:06 AM IST | Ahmedabad | mid-day online correspondent
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Ahead of the IPL 2025 Final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings, RCB supporters performed a havan praying for the team’s victory against Punjab Kings. A supporter of Royal Challengers Bengaluru said, "Royal Challengers Bengaluru have reached the finals after beating all the big teams. Virat Kohli and the entire team played amazingly and all the die-hard fans of Royal Challengers Bengaluru are hopeful that RCB will lift the trophy..." The final will be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad today. When asked about the potential winner, former Indian cricketer Anil Kumble — who has been associated with both teams gave this take.
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