RCB's IPL victory celebration turns tragic: 3 killed, 20 injured in stampede near B'luru's Chinnaswamy Stadium

IANS | June 4, 2025 5:32 PM

Bengaluru, June 4 (IANS) The celebrations for the first-ever IPL victory of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) turned tragic on Wednesday with over 20 fans injured and falling sick, and three killed following a stampede near the Chinnaswamy Stadium here. The incident occurred while fans were attending the celebration event for the RCB team lifting the IPL 2025 trophy.

Vijay Mallya leads wave of reactions as RCB end IPL title drought

IANS | June 4, 2025 1:46 AM

New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) The long wait is finally over—and no one felt the emotions more than Vijay Mallya, the first owner of the Bengaluru franchise. As Royal Challengers Bengaluru lifted their maiden IPL trophy after 18 years of heartbreak and hope, the former RCB owner led the wave of congratulatory messages that poured in from across the cricketing world.