Newly crowned Indian Premier League champion Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be felicitated at its home ground Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday evening.

RCB beat Punjab Kings by six runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday to lift the IPL trophy for the very first time.

Celebrations end early

At least 10 dead in stampede outside Chinnaswamy

While six deaths have been confirmed at Bowring Hospital in Shivajinagar, authorities at Vaidehi Hospital on Mallya Road said that of the 15 injured who had been admitted there, four people had died.

“We did everything we could. I don’t blame the police; managing such a huge crowd was beyond anyone’s control. That’s why we avoided using the open vehicle for the players and wrapped up the program within 10 to 15 minutes to ensure safety,” said Karnataka Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar.

Victory parade underway

Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar Address Fans

Virat Kohli, who lifted the Indian Premier League trophy after 18 seasons, has to wait for the thousands of fans around to quiet down before he can address them. The former RCB skipper starts with, “It’s not ee saala cup namdeit’s ee saala cup namdu..”

He shares a quick message with the ‘sincere, devoted’ fans before handing the mic to the skipper, Rajat Patidar. “ Namasakra Bengaluru!” just as the crowd begins to chant, “RCB, RCB”. “The millions of fans who have supporting RCB over the years, you all deserve this.”

A shortened celebration

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar says, “I have spoken to the Police Commissioner and everyone. I will also go to the hospital later. I do not want to disturb the doctors who are taking care of the patients. The exact number cannot be told now. We appeal to the people to remain calm. We shortened the program. The program ended within 10 minutes. We are trying to make everything normal…Lakhs of people came…”

RCB players take the ground

The entire Royal Challengers Bengaluru unit has made its way to the centre of the Chinnaswamy ground. They have taken the stage in front of their home fans, and officials are joining them as well.

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10 feared dead in stampede during celebrations at Chinnaswamy Stadium

RCB presents the IPL trophy to its home fans

The players are in the stands of the Chinnaswamy Stadium, displaying the IPL 2025 trophy the club clinched after an 18-season wait. Krunal Pandya, Player of the final, batting coach and mentor Dinesh Karthik, skipper Rajat Patidar, and Jitesh Sharma take turns to flaunt the silverware.

Team buses at the gate

The RCB team buses are now entering the gates of the Chinnaswamy Stadium. Police personnel are ensuring fans make way for the vehicles carrying the IPL 2025 title-winning players and personnel.

Scenes from outside the venue

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RCB players felictated at Vidhana Soudha

Royal Challengers Bengaluru players are being felicitated by the Karnataka government at the Vidhana Soudha. The players are being presented with turbans and garlands.

Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot, CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar with Royal Challengers Bengaluru Players at the Vidhana Soudha. , Photo Credit: Sudhakara Jain/The Hindu

Live scenes from Bengaluru

RCB fans celebrate their team

IPL Final Report

RCB is no longer the bridesmaid. From being a three-time runner-up, RCB finally scaled the peak to lay claim to the IPL trophy.

Seventeen editions of yearning and heartbreak turned into unadulterated joy for the massive fanbase as RCB shut out Punjab Kings by six runs in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Wednesday.

Virat Kohli, the owner of a dazzling array of titles and milestones, added the one highlight missing in the list. Rajat Patidar, in his first season as RCB captain, achieved what many of his exalted predecessors – Kohli, Anil Kumble, Rahul Dravid, to name a few – could not attain.

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Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar Welcome Kohli and Co.

Virat Kohli after winning IPL 2025: I have given RCB my youth, prime and experience

Virat Kohli admitted that the Indian Premier League 2025 title win with Royal Challengers Bengaluru will go down as a highlight of his illustrious career.

“This win is right up there, I’ve stayed loyal to this team. I had moments otherwise, but I stayed with them and them with me. My heart is with Bangalore, my soul is with Bangalore,” said Kohli.

“I’ve given this team my youth, prime and experience. Tried to win it every season, gave it everything I can. Never thought this day would come, was overcome with emotion after we won. This is a high-intensity tournament, I want to win the big tournaments and moments. Tonight, I’ll sleep like a baby,” added Kohli.

Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) announced a special felicitation ceremony for the victorious RCB team at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, from 5 to 6 PM.

An 18-year wait

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Captain Rajat Patidar Lifts The IPL Trophy. , Photo Credit: Vijay Soneji

Roadblock

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s plans to conduct a victory parade following its maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title triumph in Bengaluru were met with a road block.

As per an earlier announcement from RCB, the parade was supposed to begin at 3:30 PM IST from Vidhana Soudha and culminate at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, the team’s home ground.

But, according to a social media post from the Bengaluru Traffic Police, the event will be reduced to a felicitation ceremony at the Chinnaswamy Stadium.