Virat Kohli Expresses Sorrow On Deaths Of 11 RCB Fans In Stampede Outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium

Virat Kohli expressed his deep sorrow over a tragic incident outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. A stampede occurred during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) IPL victory celebrations, resulting in 11 fatalities and 33 injuries. The event, meant to be joyous for RCB fans, turned chaotic due to crowd control failures by police officials.

Kohli shared RCB's official statement on social media, expressing his devastation. "At a loss for words. Absolutely gutted," he wrote on Instagram. His wife, Anushka Sharma, also posted the statement with heartbreak emojis. The celebrations were cut short due to the incident.

RCB's Celebration Day

The day began with RCB visiting Vidhana Soudha to meet Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who honoured the IPL champions. However, news of the stampede emerged before they reached Chinnaswamy Stadium. Despite this, Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar addressed the crowd briefly before showcasing the trophy.

In response to the tragedy, RCB released an official statement expressing their deep concern about the events in Bengaluru. They emphasized that safety is their top priority and mourned the loss of lives. The franchise extended condolences to affected families and urged supporters to stay safe.

RCB's IPL Triumph

Earlier, RCB clinched the IPL 2025 title by defeating Punjab Kings in Ahmedabad. Kohli had an outstanding season, scoring over 600 runs in the tournament. The victory was celebrated widely until disrupted by the unfortunate incident outside their home venue.

The stampede overshadowed what should have been a memorable celebration for RCB fans. As developments unfolded rapidly, it became clear that crowd management issues led to this disaster. The team promptly adjusted their plans following local administration guidance.