Royal Challengers Bangalore’s win in the 2025 IPL still resonates, but a darker cloud hangs over the team. After beating Punjab Kings, the team’s victory parade in Bangalore turned deadly, with 11 fans losing their lives in a stampede. This tragedy has sparked outrage and raised questions about the team’s future. One rumor that’s been circulating is that Karnataka’s Deputy CM, DK Shivakumar, is set to buy the team. However, Shivakumar has come out to deny these claims.
Shivakumar’s response to the rumors is blunt: he’s not interested in buying the team. “I’m not crazy,” he says. “I’ve been a member of the Karnataka Cricket Association since my youth, that’s all.” He mentions receiving offers to join the team’s management but dismisses the idea, saying he has no time and no need for it. His words might sting for RCB fans, still basking in the glory of their first IPL win in 18 years.
That win was historic, with RCB facing off against Punjab Kings in the final match. Both teams had waited 17 years for their first trophy, making the game a must-win for either side. RCB emerged victorious, beating Punjab by 6 runs. They had set a target of 191 runs, which Punjab failed to meet, scoring only 184. The victory was sweet, but the tragedy that followed has left a sour taste. As the team and its fans navigate this difficult time, one thing is clear: the rumor of Shivakumar buying the team is nothing more than that – a rumor.
RCB’s Future
The team’s future is uncertain, with many questions still unanswered. Will they be able to bounce back from this tragedy? Only time will tell. For now, fans can only hope that the team will emerge stronger and more resilient than ever.
Key Takeaways
- Royal Challengers Bangalore won the 2025 IPL, beating Punjab Kings in the final match.
- A stampede during the team’s victory parade in Bangalore resulted in the deaths of 11 fans.
- Rumors circulating that Karnataka’s Deputy CM, DK Shivakumar, would buy the team have been denied by Shivakumar himself.