The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are one of the most followed franchises in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL). After years of heartbreak and near misses, the Bengaluru-based side finally ended their long wait for silverware by lifting their maiden IPL title in 2025, defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the final.

While the triumph sparked celebrations among fans across the country, the victory parade in Bengaluru was overshadowed by tragedy. During the team’s celebrations outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, a crowd crush claimed 11 lives, prompting authorities and the franchise to adopt stricter crowd-management measures for future events.

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A year later, RCB successfully defended their crown in IPL 2026, beating Gujarat Titans (GT) by five wickets in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The victory once again triggered jubilant scenes among supporters, with celebrations continuing late into the night in several cities.

However, not all the celebrations remained peaceful. A video that has gone viral on social media shows a large group of RCB fans gathering on a road in Hyderabad, allegedly blocking traffic while celebrating the team’s title win. As the crowd grew and vehicles were unable to move freely, police personnel intervened to bring the situation under control.

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Hyderabad Police lathi-charged RCB fans

In the viral clip, officers can be seen resorting to a mild lathi-charge to disperse the crowd and clear the road. The footage has since been widely shared across social media platforms, drawing mixed reactions from cricket fans and netizens. Here is the clip.

RCB's performance in IPL 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) played 16 matches in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 where they won 11 and lost five. Notably, the Bengaluru-based franchise booked its IPL 2026 final berth after registering a dominating 92-run win against the Gujarat Titans (GT) in the Qualifier 1.