The IPL 2026 got underway on March 28, with the RCB vs SRH match at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. But then, it wasn’t an easy road for the iconic stadium, to get in the IPL reconning again. After 11 lives were lost during the stampede outside the stadium, the concerned parties and the authorities left no stone unturned, to ensure greatest level of safety for the fans.
But then the loss is still too heavy to bear. And in order to pay a tribute to the fans who lost their lives, Benglauru and Hyderabad players sport black armbands for the opening match.
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— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 28, 2026A statement from RCB said, “Royal Challengers Bengaluru will pay tribute to the eleven members of the RCB family who tragically lost their lives in the unfortunate incident on June 4. As a mark of respect, players will wear practice jerseys bearing the number 11 during the warm-up, followed by black armbands during the match.”
In fact, the tribute extends well beyond the black armbands as well. “In a lasting gesture of remembrance, eleven seats at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium will remain unoccupied, serving as a permanent tribute to the fans whose unwavering support will always be a part of the RCB family,” the statement concluded.
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