After an 18 long-year wait, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally hoisted their first IPL Trophy in 2025. While it was a cherished achievement celebrated by millions, it also sparked conversations and debates in the cricketing world. On one side, there are those who feel RCB earned their title legitimately and we should all celebrate their 2025 championship. Does RCB Really Deserve IPL Win? Fan Theories Spark Debate.
Conversely, there are plenty of individuals who feel RCB’s title came at a heavily contested process. There are undeniable controversies surrounding RCB itself and around the club’s fan base. One thing is for certain: The RCB 2025 victory was an achievement.
RCB put together an impressive IPL 2025 season. RCB Manged to be one of the most consistent and form-filled teams with great leadership under Faf du Plessis. To put this into perspective, here are brief bullet points of RCB’s terrific IPL playoff performance:
Had the best overall playoff performance by far, including major wins against Punjab Kings.
Virat Kohli had a number of solid weeks with bat, and key moments for the team.
Sound players on both batting and bowling performances.
Winning on the cricket pitch is recognised, however, some adverse incidents off the pitch would lead to some critiques and mixed feelings about RCB’s championship campaign.
In the weeks following the RCB win against the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the playoffs, media sources were reporting that RCB fans were taunting and harassing CSK fans outside the stadium after the playoff match. Some CSK fans claimed they were engaged by RCB fans as they were laughed at, called names and ultimately, RCB fans ripped some CSK jerseys.
Fan Responses:
“Felt unsafe wearing a CSK jersey leaving Chinnaswamy Stadium.”
“RCB fans chased me on their bikes because I was wearing yellow.”
These incidents created a domino effect where there were a lot of reactions from fans, with many calling out the level of toxicity from certain sectors of RCB’s fanbase.
Another incident that created controversy was allegedly when Virat Kohli refused to take a selfie with an Army officer. The details are sketchy, but this also went around on social media with some fans criticising Kohli’s actions.
Public Opinion:
“Respect for our armed forces should trump everything else.”
This controversy added to the growing anti-RCB sentiment after their win.
RCB Hate: Unjustified or Justified?
Ultimately, it isn’t that RCB does not deserve the recognition on the field, but many have questioned the negative issues that have rubbed many the wrong way for every positive ones. Some say the acts of the few shouldn’t reflect on the success, whereas others say on par with winning there should be an expectation of respect for one’s fellow competitors/guest and sporting attitude in general
They are expressing their opinions as “Being in a respectable position, They should also each behave and be good examples for Customs. They shouldn’t be as rude and unreasonable as Virat Kohli’.
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