Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) fans erupted in joy across India after the team clinched the IPL 2026 trophy, taking to the streets and social media in massive celebrations. Videos on X (formerly Twitter) show fans wearing team jerseys, waving flags, hugging, dancing, shouting slogans, and recording the moments on their phones.
Celebrations Across Cities
In Bengaluru, fans gathered in large numbers, with drone footage capturing fireworks lighting up the sky. One post from TOI Bengaluru showed fans celebrating Virat Kohli's splendid performance. Another video from Hyderabad captured fans lifting police officers and dancing after the final victory. The hashtag #RCB trended as supporters expressed their elation.
Mixed Reactions Online
While many celebrated, some social media users criticized the celebrations for turning chaotic. Posts showed instances of vandalism, damage to public property, and harassment of common people. One user remarked, 'What will you get out of this celebration? Damaging public property, causing chaos, and harassing common people in the name of celebration?' Another compared the fans to 'rabid dogs.' Videos also emerged of police using batons to control the crowd.
Despite the criticism, RCB's fanbase was hailed as one of the biggest in the world. A user posted, 'Wake me up when any franchise will get this kind of craze. Biggest fanbase in the world for a reason.' The celebrations included bursting crackers, singing, and dancing late into the night.
The victory marks a historic moment for RCB, who had long awaited an IPL title. The team's performance, led by Virat Kohli, was widely praised. However, the aftermath also sparked debates about fan conduct and public safety.
