'Marred By The Loss Of The Lives': Robin Uthappa Gives Reaction On RCB's Maiden IPL Title Win, Feels Sad For The Fans And Players

Royal Challengers Bengaluru were on the top of the world as they secured their first ever Indian Premier League title after trying for 18 years. Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the final of the 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League took on Punjab Kings. This was the fourth time that RCB were playing in the final as they secured a six run win over PBKS to lift their first title. As RCB won their first IPL title, celebrations knew no bounds but things took a turn for the worse when a stampede occurred outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium which lead to the deaths of 11 people. 

Robin Uthappa Believes RCB's IPL Title Is Marred Due To Stampede Deaths 

Former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa recently took to his YouTube channel to share his thoughts on RCB's maiden IPL title win. During the video, Robin Uthappa stated that the stampede deaths outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru had marred RCB's first IPL title and people will now remember the 2025 IPL season for the deaths of the fans not for RCB winning their first IPL title. 

"The victory is always be marred by the loss of the lives of people involved. It is so unfortunate that they can't even celebrate the win that they have achieved after so many years, after so much of hard work. It is going to be marred by this and so you got to feel sad for the fans and of course for the players," said Robin Uthappa in his YouTube video. 

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Iconic End To Virat Kohli's Wait For First IPL Title 

Star Indian batter Virat Kohli in his long and legendary career had won every single trophy except the Indian Premier League title. Virat Kohli had played a total of three finals with RCB but had failed to win even a single one them. In the end, it was an iconic end to Virat Kohli's wait for the IPL title as RCB defeated PBKS. 

Virat Kohli who wears the iconic number 18 jersey finally managed to win his first IPL title in what was the 18th edition of the tournament and also Virat Kohli's 18th season playing in the tournament. 

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