The defending champions reached the 202-run target with 26 balls still left against Sunrisers Hyderabad, thanks to a stunning batting show from Kohli (69* off 38 balls) and Padikkal (61 runs off 26 balls) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
However, this IPL 2026 season opener was an emotional homecoming for RCB. The stadium opened its gates for the first time since the heartbreaking stampede in June 2025, where 11 fans tragically lost their lives during the team’s maiden IPL trophy-winning celebrations.
In a special and lasting gesture, there is now a special memorial for the fans who lost their lives in the stampede inside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Eleven seats have also been kept empty forever, covered by a small white fence and decorated with flowers.
We dedicate this win to the XI fans: Rajat Patidar
After the match, RCB captain Rajat Patidar hailed Kohli and Padikkal for setting the tone during the chase with fearless stroke play against the SRH. Patidar also said that the defending champions have dedicated their six-wicket victory over the Hyderabad side to those 11 fans.
Patidar added, “So, this win we dedicate to the XI fans, who we lost last year.”
Dinesh Karthik says tribute to late fans made the match even more special
Dinesh Karthik said in the same video, “I must say, it was pretty emotional at the start when we all stood and the wind dropped silent. It was nice that we honored them, and then the way that they always cheer is second to none. There is so much passion when it comes to RCB.”
Karthik added, “Just when the bus comes into the ground, the number of people who are just watching you—that in itself is a motivation—and then in the ground, the energy. And we are definitely one of the loudest, most cheerful, and happiest stadiums to be in. So, it's a bit of a full house, and I'm very happy we put up a very critical performance.”
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