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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh each for the families of the eleven people who died in a stampede outside M. Chinnaswamy Stadium during the team’s IPL victory celebrations. The tragic incident occurred as large crowds gathered to welcome the team following their IPL 2025 title win, according to Firstpost.

In an official statement, RCB expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and announced the establishment of a special fund, RCB Cares, to support those harmed in the tragic incident. The franchise stressed that fans are at the heart of their journey and expressed solidarity with everyone affected.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Punjab Kings by six runs to win the maiden Indian Premier League title.

Chasing 190 runs, Punjab were restricted by RCB bowlers to 184/7 from their 20 overs. Krunal Pandya was the pick of the bowlers for RCB with two wickets, The Indian Express reported.

Earlier, Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyerwon the toss and opted to bowl first. Virat Kohli’s 44(35) helped RCB to post 190/6 from their 20 overs, which did look like a below-par total, however, it was more than enough in the end.

This is the second time Punjab have reached the final of the IPL. Previously, in 2014, they lost to Kolkata Knight Riders. And RCB have reached the final four times before last time in 2016 when they lost to Sunrisers Hyderabad, according to The Indian Express.

Wild celebrations erupted across the French capital on Saturday after Paris St Germain crushed Italian opponents Inter Milan to win the Champions League for the first time, although skirmishes with police later threatened to spoil the party, Reuters reported.

On the Champs Elysees, bus shelters were smashed up and projectiles hurled at riot police, who fired tear gas and water canons to push back surging crowds as thousands of supporters descended on the boutique-lined boulevard.

There were also clashes with police on the Paris ring road and at least two cars were torched near PSG's Parc des Princes stadium.

Inside the stadium, transformed into a giant fan zone for the night, 48,000 people let out a roar of ecstasy at the final whistle in Munich.

"Total euphoria, crazy atmosphere," said Gilles Gailliot who had been watching the game in the Paris stadium. "It made up for the wait and the years of disappointment. Finally Paris and its supporters have been rewarded," Gailliot added, according to Reuters.

Phil Salt with his 27-ball 56 led the small chase for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Qualifier 1 of the Indian Premier League 2025 in Mullanpur on Thursday. Chasing 101 runs, Bengaluru managed to complete the chase by 10 overs with eight wickets in hand, The Indian Express reported.

Earlier, RCB skipper Rajat Patidar had won the toss and opted to bowl first. Josh Hazlewood and Syuash Sharma responded to the captain’s call with three wickets each, and PBKS, as a result, were bundled out for 101 runs.

RCB qualified for the IPL final for the fourth time in their history. As per Punjab, they still have an opportunity to qualify, but for that, they have to either beat Mumbai Indians or Gujarat Titans, who will clash tomorrow in the Eliminator at the same venue, according to The Indian Express.