RCB Captain Rajat Patidar Dedicates IPL Title to Chinnaswamy Stampede Victims
Rajat Patidar Honours Chinnaswamy Stampede Victims After RCB Defend IPL Crown
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Rajat Patidar, captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), dedicated the team's second IPL title to the victims of the Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede that claimed 11 lives. RCB honored the victims throughout IPL 2026 with various tributes, including vacant seats at the stadium and wearing black armbands.
- 01RCB captain Rajat Patidar dedicated the IPL trophy to the victims of the Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede.
- 02The team observed a minute's silence and wore black armbands during the tournament opener against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
- 03Eleven seats at Chinnaswamy Stadium will remain vacant throughout the IPL season in honor of the deceased.
- 04RCB fans, described as a loyal family, significantly supported the team during the final against Gujarat Titans.
- 05RCB's victory marked their second consecutive IPL title, making them the third team to achieve back-to-back wins.
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After winning their second IPL title, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Rajat Patidar dedicated the victory to the victims of the tragic stampede at Chinnaswamy Stadium, which resulted in 11 fatalities. Throughout IPL 2026, RCB paid tribute to the victims by observing a minute of silence, wearing black armbands, and leaving 11 seats vacant at the stadium. Patidar emphasized this dedication during the post-match press conference, stating, "We dedicate this trophy to our fans, actually not fans, family members, who passed away in the tragedy last year." RCB's loyal fanbase, which has supported the team for 18 years without a title, was celebrated during the final against the Gujarat Titans. Despite the match being held at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, RCB fans were prominent in the crowd, with Virat Kohli noting that it felt like 90% of the audience supported RCB. The team secured the title by defeating the Titans by five wickets, with Kohli contributing a crucial 75 runs.
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The dedication of the IPL title to the stampede victims reflects RCB's commitment to honoring their memory and the emotional connection with their fanbase.
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