RCB chants heard during India vs Japan Asian Games cricket match in Nisshin

During the India vs Japan Women's Asian Games 2026 quarter-final in Nisshin, fans erupted into RCB chants when Shreyanka Patil bowled, sparking a division among spectators on social media about the appropriateness of the chants. India secured an emphatic win over Japan, bowling them out for 57 and completing their chase in just five overs, with Shafali Verma scoring 40 runs off 15 balls. The victory sends India into the semi-finals against Bangladesh on September 20. The crowd's choice to chant for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru instead of their national team drew mixed responses online, highlighting ongoing discussions about fan loyalty.

• 9:31 AMYahoo Sports — 'Should have chanted India': Fans divided after RCB chants echoed during India vs. Japan Asian Games 2026 clash in Nisshin