IPL 2025: "Heartbreaking"- Cricket fraternity mourns loss of lives due to stampede in RCB's victory celebration

Ankitjit Singh is a Sub-Editor at Khel Now, known for his in-depth knowledge of cricket.

Published at :June 5, 2025 at 4:34 PM

Modified at :June 5, 2025 at 4:34 PM

The RCB planned a grand celebration as they had decided to do a victory parade followed by celebrations at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) ended their long wait of 18 years as they finally had their hands on the Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy. The Rajat Patidar-led side beat Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the final of the 2025 edition and ended their title drought.

Under the leadership of Rajat Patidar, RCB were one of the most dominating teams in the tournament. They ended the league stage of the IPL 2025 in the second spot and, after that, were right on the money in Qualifier 1, beating PBKS by eight wickets.

In the final too, RCB got better off PBKS as they won the game by six runs to lift their maiden title. It not only ended the long wait for the franchise but also for Virat Kohli, who won his first-ever title in the league.

As the RCB won their first-ever title, the celebrations in Bengaluru were right on the money. The people came out on the streets and celebrated the whole night. To celebrate with the fans, the franchise moved back home to Bengaluru from Ahmedabad after winning the title.

The RCB planned a grand celebration as they had decided to do a victory parade followed by celebrations at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. However, things didn’t go as they would’ve wanted, and it turned into a nightmare for the franchise as well as the people.

Lakhs of people gathered outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, and it saw cases of stampede. As many as 11 people lost their lives while 20 were injured, as per various reports. This saw the RCB management getting criticised a lot for continuing the celebrations despite people losing their lives.

Twitter reacts as people their lives due to a stampede in RCB’s winning celebrations after IPL 2025

As people lost their lives in the stampede in RCB’s winning celebrations after IPL 2025, several cricketers reacted to it. They mourned the death of the innocent people. Here are some of the reactions:

Absolutely heartbreaking to hear about the stampede at the victory parade in Bengaluru. Prayers for the families affected. Hope everyone stays safe. 🙏
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) June 4, 2025

Such a lovely occasion for @RCBTweets, one that I hoped would lead to a beautiful celebration. Very saddened to read of the loss of lives. The fans are part of our community too and my condolences to the families
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) June 4, 2025

Speechless. Numb. A victory parade for an IPL win claiming innocent lives. Heart goes out for the affected and their loved ones. 🕉️ शान्ति
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) June 4, 2025

It’s a Sad day for Cricket! My heart goes out to the families of those who lost their lives while celebrating RCB’s victory today. Praying for the speedy recovery of those injured. Tragic !! 💔💔
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) June 4, 2025

The tragic events at Chinnaswamy stadium are heartbreaking… in a country as populated as ours it’s terrible that this can be the other side of celebrations… My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.
— Robin Singh (@robinsingh1409) June 4, 2025

It aches to learn about the tragic incident at Chinnaswamy. My heart goes out to each and every soul that suffered and their family. 🙏 God bless them all. Stay safe. 🙏
— Sneh Rana (@SnehRana15) June 5, 2025

Heartbreaking news of a stampede outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, resulting in the tragic loss of lives and injuries to several cricket fans has cast a dark shadow over the spirit of the game that unites millions across our nation.My deepest condolences go out…
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) June 4, 2025

My thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by the tragic events at the Chinnaswamy stadium today. https://t.co/klmCQrjn6k
— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) June 4, 2025

As an Indian cricketer, this is the saddest day of my life. Simply unable to process the tragedy at the Chinnaswamy stadium. Innocent fans who came to catch the glimpses of their cricket heroes losing their lives is heart-wrenching. My heart goes out to the bereaved families.
— Dodda Ganesh | ದೊಡ್ಡ ಗಣೇಶ್ (@doddaganesha) June 4, 2025

Absolutely devastated and anguished to hear of the loss of lives at the RCB celebrations. My heart goes out to the families who lost their loved ones. May God bless you with strength to deal with your loss. 🙏🏾
— Robbie Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) June 5, 2025

Fans are the heart of cricket and of our lives. The tragic loss of lives in today’s stampede in Bengaluru is deeply heartbreaking. My thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with the families affected by this unimaginable tragedy.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) June 4, 2025

What happened at Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, is beyond tragic. My heart goes out to every affected family. Wishing peace and strength to all. 🙏
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) June 4, 2025

What was meant to be a moment of celebration turned into an unimaginable tragedy. My heart goes out to everyone affected by the incident in #Bengaluru. May the families find strength and the departed souls rest in peace 🙏🏻
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) June 4, 2025

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Ankitjit Singh is a dedicated sports journalist whose childhood dream was to play cricket—now, he serves the game through his work. With over three years of experience in reporting, writing, and editing, he brings deep insight to his coverage. A journalism graduate from Delhi University, Ankitjit’s passion for cricket took root during his college days and continues to drive his career.