Watch: RCB fans brutally mock S Badrinath in TNPL 2025; Ex-CSK Star's reaction goes viral
Published - 11 Jun 2025, 11:31 AM | Updated - 11 Jun 2025, 12:41 PM
Former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batter S Badrinath was brutally mocked by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fans during a 2025 Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) match. Spectators wearing RCB jerseys were seen attempting to tease Badrinath, and the incident went viral on social media.
Subramaniam Badrinath has long been a supporter of the Chennai Super Kings and has taken digs at Royal Challengers Bengaluru for not securing an IPL title before their 2025 triumph. He was part of CSK’s title-winning campaigns in 2010 and 2011, and also lifted the Champions League T20 trophy in 2010.
Watch: RCB Fans Mock S Badrinath During TNPL 2025 Match
Subramaniam Badrinath, who is currently part of the commentary team, was trolled by Royal Challengers Bengaluru fans. A few spectators waved an RCB jersey and chanted “RCB, RCB” while Badrinath was on air.
He didn’t react at first as he was engaged in conversation with fellow commentators. But once he noticed the jersey and the chants, he responded sportingly with a smile and a thumbs-up gesture to the fans.
The lighthearted moment was captured on camera, and the clip has gone viral on social media, with many praising Badrinath’s response.
You can watch a video of the incident posted on Instagram below:
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Badrinath began his IPL journey with CSK in 2008. He remained with the team for six seasons, from 2008 to 2013, amassing 1,441 runs in 95 matches at an average of 30.65 and a strike rate of 118.89, including 11 fifties. The batter was part of the RCB squad in 2015 but did not feature in any match.
RCB Clinched Maiden Title, CSK Finished at the Bottom in IPL 2025
The 2025 IPL season featured contrasting campaigns for Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings. RCB clinched their maiden IPL title by defeating Punjab Kings by six runs in the final.
They registered nine wins in the league stage and finished second on the points table. Carrying that momentum into the playoffs, RCB thrashed PBKS by eight wickets in Qualifier 1 to seal a direct berth in the final.
In contrast, CSK had a disappointing run. Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad suffered an early injury, forcing MS Dhoni to lead. However, the team struggled throughout and failed to revive their fortunes. CSK ended the season at the bottom of the standings with just four wins and eight points from 14 matches.
United Spirits Responds to Speculation on RCB Stake Sale
According to reports, Diageo, the parent company of United Spirits, might be planning to sell its stake in the IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The speculation triggered widespread buzz on social media, with many assuming the company was looking to cash in on the success.
However, United Spirits formally denied the rumours. In a statement to the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and its Surveillance Department, the company clarified that the media reports were purely speculative.
"This has reference to your email communication dated 10th June 2025 seeking clarification from the Company on media reports in relation to potential stake sale of RCB. The Company would like to clarify that aforesaid media reports are speculative in nature and it is not pursuing any such discussions," United Spirits told the Bombay Stock Exchange and BSE Surveillance Department.
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