Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) victory parade day goes horribly wrong on June 4, 2025. What was meant to be a day to celebrate RCB's historic IPL title win was soon marred by reports of many losing their lives and several others succumbing to serious injuries. RCB's victory parade was meant to start from Vidhan Soudha and end at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. But a massive crowd buildup near the stadium stretched the authorities thin as they failed to control the vast influx of fans entering the stadium.

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Virat and Anushka in deep anguish following the horror stampede 

In view of the grim incident, the RCB franchise issued a post on social media to acknowledge the loss of 11 people in the stampede and also issued heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims. The post was later shared by Anushka Sharma on her social media account. Speaking of the tragic incident, both Anushka and Virat were shaken to the core as their heart went out to those who lost their lives in the victory parade stampede. 

The statement reiterated the franchise's commitment to supporter safety while both Virat and Anushka conveyed their heartfelt condolences to the fallen souls who had turned up to get a taste of the historic moment. The entire RCB team was inside the stadium while carnage unfolded just outside the gates.  

 

 

 

 

 

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As soon as the team was made aware of the unfortunate happenings in the close vicinity, the parade was cut short. The tragedy at the RCB victory parade day has attracted the ire of the fans, with many blaming the authorities and the ruling Congress party for not being able to implement adequate crowd control measures. Even the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has not been able to evade blame, and there seems to be a growing amount of pressure on them for allowing the situation to escalate to a point where RCB's maiden title win has been overshadowed by the loss of people. 

The RCB victory parade turned haywire on June 4 as the event quickly turned into a stampede, resulting in endless chaos and a tragic loss of life. Former Indian cricketer Madan Lal voiced his concern over the stampede incident and blamed RCB for the poor planning and lapses in crowd management measures. 

The end to RCB's 18-year-long title drought got all their fans over the moon. The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) organized a felicitation ceremony to honor the franchise's historic achievement. But panic and chaos engulfed the city as fans tried storming into the stadium to capture the iconic moment. 

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Madan Lal slams the franchise for the stampede death

In a recent discussion with IANS, the former Indian legend expressed grief and shock while talking about the stampede incident and urged the victims' families to stand up and sue RCB. 

"People will not forget this —or Virat Kohli. While people were dying outside, there was a celebration inside. It's truly shocking and disheartening. The families of the dead should consider suing RCB and the state government for ₹100 crore for this tragic mishap...BCCI is also shirking responsibility."

The massive buildup near the M. Chinnaswamy stadium left the authorities unprepared. With the situation quickly escalating beyond a point of no return, police resorted to a lathi-charge in a bid to contain the crowd. Amidst this chaos, people succumbed to injuries, while some unfortunate souls lost their lives. The casualties were rushed to the nearby hospitals, while the injured ones were being treated at the ICU of the Vaidehi Hospital.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah also voiced his concern over this incident and announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh for the family of the dead. Responding to the growing criticism from the fans,  Siddaramaiah defended the arrangements and stated that a robust police force couldn't have been deployed on the crowd that primarily comprised the youth. 

May 17, 2025, saw Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium transformed into a white sea as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) supporters came out to pay tribute to Virat Kohli after his surprise retirement from Test cricket. The moving tribute, which began on social media, had supporters wearing white India Test jerseys with images of Kohli's name and number on them, creating a touching ambience in the stadium.

In spite of the incessant rain that ultimately forced the match to be abandoned without a single ball bowled, the fans' loyalty was not to be shaken. They kept chanting Kohli's name, reflecting their immense respect and admiration for cricket's very own legend. The sea of thousands of fans in white jerseys reflected the immense influence Kohli has had on Indian cricket and its fans.

The fans were also treated to Virat Kohli's phenomenal Test career numbers on the giant screen at the stadium which was greeted with huge roars from the drenched Bengaluru crowd too.

Watch the video here:

Painting the M. Chinnaswamy in white 🤍🏟

A fitting salute to the legacy of the legendary Virat Kohli 🫡 #TATAIPL | #RCBvKKR | @RCBTweets | @imVkohli pic.twitter.com/NnQuJvdjbQ

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 18, 2025

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"No sendoff, but all heart: fans celebrate Kohli's test legacy in uplifting tribute"

"It's a very sudden retirement. We had wished for him to have a sendoff game. He should have had a sendoff game. That will now not happen unfortunately. He is the outright GOAT of Test cricket, and this should be a Test match for him." A fan commented regarding Kohli's retirement.All from the small screens to the large ones, all carried just one name in white and blue and that was 'Virat 18' on the evening. It would have been another spectacle if the match had actually been played and fans would have been eager to watch how their hero responds to the touching tribute as well.

This salute not only emphasized Kohli's legacy but also proved that there was something special about the relationship between a sporting legend and his fans. Despite the adversity, the devotion of the fans to pay tribute to Kohli's service to Test cricket was clear, and the day became one for the books regardless of the weather. With the IPL 2025 season continuing, the fans' tribute remains a testament to Kohli's lasting influence on the sport and his strong bond with his fans.

The IIndian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is heating up, and Match 14 will feature a thrilling encounter between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) takes on Gujarat Titans (GT) at the renowned M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. This will be RCB's season first game at home and they will aim to continue their 100 per cent start, having won both their first two matches. For Gujarat Titans, Shubman Gill would hope to build on the victory over Mumbai Indians in their previous outing.

Chinnaswamy Stadium Records and Stats

At M. Chinnaswamy Stadium – one of the most famous venues in IPL as it is a batting paradise with flat pitches and high-scoring games – Royal - are in training for the upcoming season. The stadium possesses attributes like short ground dimensions and a high altitude making it a batsmen's paradise. Here’s a deep dive into the IPL stats out of the stadium:

• Total Matches Played: 95
• Batting 1st Won: 41
• Batting 2nd Won: 50
• No Result: 4
• Highest Total: 287/3 by Sunrisers Hyderabad vs RCB (2024)
• Lowest Total: 82 all out by RCB vs KKR (2008)
• Highest Run-chase: 213/9 by Lucknow Super Giants vs RCB (2023)
• Lowest Total Defended: 138/7 by Kings XI Punjab vs RCB (2017)
• Average 1st Innings Score: 168
• Highest Individual Score: Chris Gayle (RCB) – 175* from 66 balls vs Pune Warriors India (2013)

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Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

Chinnaswamy Stadium is famous for its flat pitch and relatively short boundaries, making it a perfect batsmen-friendly high-scoring ground. The ball swings and seams, but it travels too, the high altitude ensuring that big totals are regularly chased down comfortably. Always get something for the spinners in the latter stages, but overall, it’s a batsman-friendly surface.

• Temperature: 29°C
  
• Humidity: 44%
  
• Precipitation Chance: 5%

RCB vs GT: Match Preview

RCB has made an excellent start this season in IPL 2025, winning both games and is at the top of the points table. It is a talented batting line-up with Virat Kohli, Philip Salt and Rajat Patidar in the mix, and they will want to cash in on the Chinnaswamy pitch; their bowlers will have to lift their game, led by Hazlewood, Livingstone, and Yash Dayal to defend big scores.

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For the IPL champions of 2022, GT brings a strong team to the match, providing a balance with their firepower in batters such as Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan and J Buttler and solid bowling attack. Their ace will be P Krishna, technology to control middle-over and break partnerships.