Members of the cricket fraternity have stepped ahead and shared their thoughts and condolences to the ones affected in the Bengaluru Stampede during RCB‘s grand celebration after winning the coveted IPL Trophy after 17 long years.
The tragic incident claimed multiple innocent lives who had shown up to celebrate the Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s( RCB’s) title win at the IPL 2025 Final. The team had reached its den to celebrate with the fans, but the tragic incident led to utter chaos. The tragedy struck as lakhs of fans gathered outside the stadium to celebrate (RCB‘s) historic maiden IPL victory. At least 11 people lost their lives and more than 30 were injured in the stampede that occurred as crowds surged to catch a glimpse of the team.
RCB’s victory celebrations turned sour as stampede kills 11 lives in Bengaluru
Neither Royal Challengers Bengaluru(RCB) nor Virat Kohli could have imagined in their wildest dreams that their IPL victory parade would turn into a tragedy for Bengaluru’s cricket fans. Just a day after Kohli and RCB clinched the IPL title, ending a 17-year wait, everything seemed to be unfolding perfectly.
The team arrived in Bengaluru from Ahmedabad, eager to share their joy with fans. Little did they know that within hours, their celebration would turn into a nightmare as a stampede erupted outside Chinnaswamy Stadium, tragically claiming 11 lives and injuring 33 others.
What should have been a moment of jubilation turned tragic as 11 people lost their lives and 33 were injured in a stampede outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL victory parade. The celebrations, held less than 18 hours after the team’s historic title win, have sparked outrage over poor crowd management and the need for such a massive event on such short notice.
The tragic stampede outside Chinnaswamy Stadium cast a dark shadow over RCB’s IPL victory celebrations, drawing criticism for the team’s decision to proceed with the felicitation ceremony inside while chaos erupted outside. Harrowing videos of the incident, which claimed lives and left many injured, continue to circulate online.
Upon realising the scale of the tragedy, RCB, including Kohli, promptly offered condolences. However, former India pacer Atul Wassan argues that the players should not be blamed. He was taken aback by the unprecedented hype surrounding RCB’s win, noting that none of the nine previous IPL-winning franchises had sparked such fervour. Wassan believes this frenzy, not the players, fuelled the madness in Bengaluru.
Former India cricketer Madan Lal did not hold back in criticizing the franchise. Speaking out after the incident, he called the tragedy “completely avoidable” and urged RCB to take responsibility for what he called a misjudgment.
While the news of the stampede dominated headlines, the RCB event inside the stadium proceeded, albeit in a shortened format. Players including Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar addressed the fans before the ceremony concluded. The team management later stated that celebrations were cut short as soon as they were informed about the incident.
Members of the cricket fraternity have stepped ahead and shared their thoughts and condolences to the ones affected in the Bengaluru Stampede. The tragic incident claimed multiple innocent lives who had shown up to celebrate the Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) title win at the IPL 2025 Final. The team had reached its den to celebrate with the fans, but the tragic incident led to utter chaos. Legendary Indian cricketers icluding Sachin Tendulkar and Anil Kumble have expressed their thoughts on the situation.
Sachin Tendulkar and Anil Kumble consoles stampede affected families
The RCB fans’ joyous celebration turned tragic after a stampede took place outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Enthusiastic supporters had gathered on the streets to celebrate the franchise’s title victory, but poor crowd management led to chaos, which resulted in injuries, and several lives were also affected. Sachin Tendulkar was left heartbroken after learning about the incident. He expressed condolences for the families affected and hoped for a swift recovery for the injured fans.
“What happened at Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, is beyond tragic. My heart goes out to every affected family. Wishing peace and strength to all,” Sachin Tendulkar tweeted on ‘X’.
Anil Kumble shared his thoughts on the unfortunate incident and exclaimed that it was a sad day for cricket and that the situation was beyond tragic.
“It’s a Sad day for Cricket! My heart goes out to the families of those who lost their lives while celebrating RCB’s victory today. Praying for the speedy recovery of those injured. Tragic !!” Anil Kumble tweeted on ‘X’ [Formerly Twitter].
According to PTI, the fans crowded the sporting venue, which led to the stampede. The police faced a tough time managing a large crowd as they tried to enter the stadium at the same time. As per a traffic advisory, the entry was limited only to those with valid tickets and passes.
At least 11 people died and several others were reportedly injured in a stampede at the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)’s home ground in Bengaluru on Wednesday (June 4), leading to reactions from noted Indian cricketers. The unfortunate event occurred after people in large numbers gathered outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium to witness the celebrations a day after winning their maiden IPL trophy. The open bus parade notably didn’t take place as previously planned in the wake of the tragic situation outside the stadium.
11 innocent lives were lost while 33 others were injured as they came out in celebration for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s maiden IPL title win, where things went horribly wrong. The Karnataka CM also announced a compensation of INR 10 lakh for the deceased, and free treatment would be given to the ones who were injured.
This was the first time an IPL team had attempted a city-wide victory parade on such a scale. The tragedy has prompted many to question the planning and timing of the event, with calls growing louder for accountability and better safety protocols for public gatherings.