No IPL Ceremoney tomorrow
Here are the key details regarding the incident:
Context: The incident happened during celebrations following the Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) first IPL title win in 2025
Fatalities: 11 people were killed, all of whom were reported to be under 40 years old.
Injuries: More than 50 other people were injured during the incident.
Cause: Massive overcrowding, with estimates suggesting 200,000 to over 300,000 fans gathered outside the stadium, which has a capacity of only 35,000.
Location: The crush took place at various gates of the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, including gates 1, 6, 7, 17, and 21.
In response to the tragedy, RCB and the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) announced that 11 seats at the stadium will be kept permanently empty to honor the victims, starting with the IPL 2026 season.
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