RCB start social media war with CSK with an embarrassing post right before IPL 2025 encounter

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are all set to reignite their rivalry on March 28 when they will be up against each other in the ongoing IPL 2025 clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

The intense rivalry between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru took the next level last year when Royal Challengers Bengaluru crushed CSK’s playoff hopes in Bengaluru.

Over the years, they have faced each other 33 times in the IPL, with CSK dominating the head-to-head battle, winning 21 matches, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru managed to secure 11 victories.

CSK looks for revenge as RCB adds fuel to the rivalry with a social media jab

The rivalry was fueled on May 18, 2024, when Royal Challengers Bengaluru crushed CSK by 27 runs at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, and the emotions were just poured out. With their 27-run win over Chennai Super Kings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru made it to the IPL 2024 playoffs.

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But this victory wasn't just a league-stage win for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru; it was the time for them to show the years of frustration, and they showed it through their celebration. The way Royal Challengers Bengaluru fans and players celebrated their victory over CSK only added to their rivalry.

Now, as they are gearing up for another duel, where Bengaluru would look to win their first IPL match since 2008 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, while Chennai is aiming to take revenge for their last season’s heartbreak at home, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru have already begun a trolling war with the CSK.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru troll CSK ahead of IPL 2025 clash in Chennai

After Jitesh Sharma, now the Royal Challengers Bengaluru have openly added fuel to the intense rivalry with CSK. They shared some pictures from their last IPL win over the Chennai-based franchise on social media to rub salt on their wounds.

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Their social media war makes the upcoming IPL 2025 encounter an even more thrilling one to watch out for for the fans, who have already been trolling each other online.

Sharing a few pictures on X, Royal Challengers Bengaluru wrote in the caption, “Some pictures you can hear, but this one… this one you can feel. 🥹 #Throwback to our most recent game against CSK, because it’s Thursday. No other reason! 😇#PlayBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB #IPL2025.”

Some pictures you can hear, but this one… this one you can feel. 🥹#Throwback, to our most recent game against CSK, cos it’s Thursday. No other reason! 😇#PlayBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB #IPL2025 pic.twitter.com/vZuWlkbQ8t

— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) March 27, 2025

Jitesh Sharma’s viral clip ahead of the IPL 2025 clash sparks controversy

Meanwhile, a video featuring RCB’s wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma has stirred up controversy ahead of the much-anticipated IPL 2025 clash in Chennai. Jitesh’s comments on the people of Chennai have not gone down well with fans, especially CSK.

In the viral clip on social media, Jitesh seemingly mimicked a South Indian accent while referencing the viral song Dosa, Idli, Sambar, Chutney. However, the RCB's stars’ playful banter has now been seen as mocking Chennai fans and ignited a heated debate online.

They ain't holding back 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/Hk7oxO4De3

— Suprvirat (@ishantraj51) March 25, 2025

Many have been criticizing Jitesh for being insensitive. With emotions running high ahead of the RCB vs CSK showdown, these acts have only added fuel to the already intense rivalry between the two teams, and the upcoming clash will add another chapter to their rivalry.