Rajat Patidar dedicates RCB's second straight IPL title to Bengaluru stampede victims
Rajat Patidar, captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), dedicated their second consecutive IPL title to the 11 fans who tragically died in a stampede outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium following their 2025 championship win. The tribute was part of an ongoing effort by RCB throughout the season to honor the victims and their families. The franchise observed a minute's silence, wore black armbands, and displayed the number 11 on jerseys and at the stadium. Virat Kohli also acknowledged the fans' unwavering support, stating they felt like "90 per cent of the crowd were RCB supporters." RCB secured their second consecutive IPL title by defeating Gujarat Titans in the final.
31 MAY 2026
— Al Jazeera
Virat Kohli led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their second consecutive IPL title with a five-wicket victory over the Gujarat Titans.
— Greater Kashmir
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secured their second IPL title by defeating Gujarat Titans (GT) in the IPL 2026 final.
— Livemint
Royal Challengers Bengaluru won their second consecutive IPL title, securing victory with a clinical chase and a celebratory dance party.
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