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)