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Rajat Patidar blasted 93 off 33 balls as Royal Challengers Bangalore posted 254-5, their highest IPL playoff total, and beat Gujarat Titans by 92 runs to reach the 2026 final; Kohli contributed 43, Sudharsan and Gill fell early for GT, Buttler made 29, and Rahul Tewatia’s 68 offered late resistance before GT were bowled out for 162, leaving them to chase a second chance via the eliminator.
A tragic crowd crush at a Bengaluru cricket stadium during RCB's IPL victory celebration resulted in 11 deaths, leading to the arrest of four individuals including RCB personnel and event organizers, with more arrests expected as investigations continue. The incident has prompted suspensions of police officials, legal actions against involved parties, and criticism from cricket figures about the event's management.
Bengaluru police arrested four individuals, including RCB marketing official Nikhil Sosale, over a deadly stampede at the M Chinnaswamy stadium that resulted in 11 deaths during an RCB celebration; two KSCA officials are still at large.
Gautam Gambhir criticized RCB's IPL 2025 victory parade, emphasizing that such celebrations should be held privately to prevent tragedies like the stampede that resulted in 11 deaths and injuries to many. He highlighted the importance of safety and responsible planning for public events, calling for future celebrations to be more cautious and possibly held behind closed doors.
During Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL title celebration, a stampede near the M Chinnaswamy Stadium resulted in 11 deaths and over 50 injuries, with BCCI acknowledging lapses in event planning and safety measures. The incident highlights the dangers of large crowds and the importance of proper security protocols during such celebrations.
Virat Kohli led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their first IPL title after 18 years, expressing deep emotion and gratitude, especially towards his wife Anushka Sharma. He emphasized the importance of Test cricket and announced his retirement from the format, highlighting his achievements and advocating for young players to respect the longest format of the game.
The IPL 2024 season opener will see Faf du Plessis leading RCB against CSK, with Ruturaj Gaikwad replacing MS Dhoni as CSK's captain. Dhoni and Kohli are set to make their comebacks, while the match is expected to be spin-friendly. CSK might play Shivam Dube as a batter alone, while RCB faces a decision on their fourth overseas player.
Royal Challengers Bangalore defeated Rajasthan Royals by 112 runs in the IPL, with Glenn Maxwell and Faf du Plessis contributing half-centuries. RCB's bowling was the biggest contributor to their win, taking five wickets in the powerplay and setting up the Royals' decimation for 59 - the third lowest total in the IPL. Wayne Parnell was in top form, picking up three wickets, and was awarded the Player of the Match. RCB's win keeps their playoff hopes alive, while the Royals' hopes are extremely slim.
Virat Kohli's passionate celebration after Sanju Samson's dismissal during the IPL 2023 match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals went viral. RCB posted a challenging total of 171 for 5, thanks to half-centuries from Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell. Anuj Rawat's unbeaten 29 off 11 balls helped RCB add 51 runs in the last five overs. Australian left-arm spinner Adam Zampa and pacer KM Asif were the most successful Royals bowlers.
Afghanistan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq's Instagram story during the RCB vs MI IPL 2023 match has sparked rumors of him targeting India batter Virat Kohli again. Naveen shared a picture of mangoes being put in front of a TV screen that had the match going on, right after Kohli was dismissed. Both players were involved in a war of words during RCB's match against Lucknow Super Giants last week, which escalated to a spat after the game as well.
Following a tense IPL match between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir were fined 100% of their match fees for breaching the tournament's code of conduct. Kohli was seen celebrating the win and saying, "If you can give it, you got to take it." The altercation between the two players took away from RCB's victory, which saw them defend a total of 126. The needle between the two teams stemmed from their previous meeting at this IPL, which LSG won off the last ball.
Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by 81 runs in the IPL 2023 match. Shardul Thakur played a crucial role in KKR's victory by scoring 68 runs off just 29 balls while orchestrating a 109-run stand with Rinku Singh for the 6th wicket. A tweet from Virat Kohli praising Shardul's performance in a previous match resurfaced on social media. With this win, KKR is now placed 3rd in the points table.
Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore in an IPL 2023 match at Eden Gardens. KKR scored 204/7 with Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Shardul Thakur contributing with the bat. Mandeep Singh, who was dismissed for a duck, came under criticism from former India captain Sunil Gavaskar for not performing up to expectations in past IPLs.
Royal Challengers Bangalore's pacer Reece Topley dislocated his right shoulder while fielding during their Indian Premier League match against Mumbai Indians. Topley's injury status will be known after the results of the scans come in. RCB made a terrific start to the season with a eight-wicket win over MI, but with Topley joining the list of injured players, the team management will have concerns going deeper into the tournament.