Rajat Patidar dedicates RCB's IPL title to stampede victims
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Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured their second consecutive IPL title on June 1, 2026, defeating Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the final held at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Captain Rajat Patidar dedicated the win to the 11 fans who tragically lost their lives in a stampede following RCB's victory last year. RCB chased down GT's 155 with a solid batting display, led by Virat Kohli's unbeaten 75 off 42 balls. In honor of the victims, RCB players wore jersey No. 11, and the franchise permanently reserved 11 seats at the stadium as a tribute. The team’s commitment to remembering the victims added a poignant note to their title defense.
- •RCB beats Gujarat Titans by five wickets in IPL 2026 final.
- •Virat Kohli scores 75 runs to lead RCB's chase.
- •Rajat Patidar dedicates the trophy to stampede victims.
- •RCB players wore jersey No. 11 throughout the season.
- •11 seats reserved permanently at the stadium in memory of victims.
- 8:43 AMYahoo Sports — RCB captain Rajat Patidar dedicates IPL 2026 title to stampede victims
- 9:39 AMYahoo Sports — ‘They are family members’: Rajat Patidar dedicates RCB’s IPL 2026 title to stampede victims
"RCB captain Rajat Patidar dedicated their second consecutive IPL title to fans lost in a stadium stampede last year, a poignant moment amidst celebrations. Patidar, now among elite back-to-back winning captains, emphasized team success over individual glory. He credited meticulous preparation and a shift in team culture for his stellar season, aiming for a historic third title.
"Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured their second consecutive IPL title by defeating Gujarat Titans in the 2026 final. Captain Rajat Patidar dedicated the victory to the 11 fans who tragically lost their lives in a stampede following the previous year's triumph. The team honored them by wearing jersey number 11 and permanently reserving seats at the stadium.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 8:43 AMRCB captain Rajat Patidar dedicates IPL 2026 title to stampede victims
RCB captain Rajat Patidar dedicated their second consecutive IPL title to fans lost in a stadium stampede last year, a poignant moment amidst celebrations. Patidar, now among elite back-to-back winning captains, emphasized team success over individual glory. He credited meticulous preparation and a shift in team culture for his stellar season, aiming for a historic third title.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 9:39 AM‘They are family members’: Rajat Patidar dedicates RCB’s IPL 2026 title to stampede victims
Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured their second consecutive IPL title by defeating Gujarat Titans in the 2026 final. Captain Rajat Patidar dedicated the victory to the 11 fans who tragically lost their lives in a stampede following the previous year's triumph. The team honored them by wearing jersey number 11 and permanently reserving seats at the stadium.
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