A tragic turn marred the Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s homecoming celebrations on Wednesday, as a massive stampede broke out in the city amidst jubilant scenes, leaving 11 dead and many others injured near Chinnaswamy Stadium, where a special felicitation ceremony was organised by the Karnataka State Cricket Academy (KSCA) to honour the RCB players for its maiden IPL victory, ending a 18-year-old long wait (Photos: X/AFP/PTI)

The moment Josh Hazlewood bowled the final delivery of the IPL 2025 season, Bengaluru erupted into a wave of uncontainable joy. The city was drenched in red as jubilant fans flooded the streets, bursting crackers that lit up the night sky in brilliant hues. Chants of 'RCB' and 'Kohli' echoed across every corner, marking a celebration the city had long awaited. (Photos: IPL/BCCI)