Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured their first IPL title, defeating Punjab Kings in a thrilling final, sparking massive celebrations in Bengaluru. However, the joyous street celebrations around SVP Chowk in Kalaburagi turned chaotic, leading to police intervention. Videos show officers using force to control the crowds, drawing criticism for excessive measures against the celebrating fans, though celebrations continued.
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After an 18-year wait, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally secured their first IPL title, sparking wild celebrations in Bengaluru, where fans were seen holding posters of Vijay Mallya. RCB defeated Punjab Kings by six runs in a thrilling final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. RCB posted 190/9, while PBKS fell short at 184/7.
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a dominant eight-wicket victory against Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1, reaching their first IPL final since 2016. Punjab's batting collapse led to a paltry 101, which RCB chased down swiftly. However, the match was marred by controversy as Virat Kohli faced criticism for allegedly taunting debutant Musheer Khan, sparking a social media debate regarding sportsmanship.
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