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Chinnaswamy Stadium Stampede Casts: In a tragic turn of events, Royal Challengers Bangalore’s (RCB) long-awaited IPL 2025 victory turned into heartbreak just hours after celebrations began in Bengaluru. Following RCB’s maiden IPL title win after 18 years, a massive crowd gathered at M Chinnaswamy Stadium to welcome the team, only for a stampede to erupt during the victory celebration. The chaos resulted in the death of 11 people and left several others injured.
Triumph Turns into Tragedy
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After defeating Punjab Kings in the final held in Ahmedabad, Virat Kohli and the entire RCB squad returned to Bengaluru to celebrate their monumental win. Thousands of fans thronged the Chinnaswamy Stadium, hoping to catch a glimpse of their cricketing heroes. However, crowd control measures failed, leading to panic and a stampede-like situation. What was meant to be a night of joy and glory swiftly turned into a horrifying nightmare.
RCB Releases Official Statement; Anushka Sharma Shares It with a Broken Heart
In the wake of the tragic incident, RCB issued an official statement, which actress Anushka Sharma shared on her Instagram story with three broken heart emojis. The statement read:
“We are deeply saddened by the tragic incident that occurred during the public gathering organised to welcome the team in Bengaluru. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of those affected. RCB places the safety and well-being of everyone above all else.”
It further added:
“As soon as we were informed, we made immediate changes to our event schedule and extended full cooperation to local authorities. We appeal to all fans to stay safe.”
Virat Kohli’s Heartfelt Reaction: “No Words… Heartbroken”
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Cricketer Virat Kohli, who led RCB to their historic win, also shared the same message with the caption:
“No words… heartbroken.”
This short yet emotional note reflected the deep shock and sorrow that both he and his wife Anushka felt over the unfortunate incident.
The Viral Hug: A Moment That Defined Love and Victory
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Despite the heartbreak, fans will forever remember the emotional moment between Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma after the final win — a tight, tearful hug that went viral across social media. The scene, captured by cameras, felt no less than a cinematic moment, symbolising years of support, patience, and unbreakable love.
Fans Rally Behind RCB, Kohli, and Anushka
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Following Anushka’s post, fans across platforms like Instagram, X (formerly Twitter) and YouTube Shorts came together in solidarity. Comments poured in saying, “We stand with RCB,” and “We will never forget this win, no matter what.” Hashtags like #RCBChampion2025, #ViratKohli, and #PrayForBengaluru trended for hours.
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