IPL is known not just for its intense cricketing action but also for the entertaining banter between teams on social media. Rajasthan Royals once again lived up to their reputation for witty online presence after Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (RCB) clinched their first-ever trophy in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024.
The victory was historic for RCB as they finally ended their long-standing trophy drought. Led by Smriti Mandhana, RCB Women defeated Delhi Capitals in the WPL 2024 final at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
The team delivered a dominant performance, restricting Delhi to a mere 113 runs in 18.3 overs, thanks to an outstanding four-wicket haul from young Shreyanka Patil and a game-changing over from Sophie Molineux, who picked up three crucial wickets.
With the bat, RCB’s experienced Ellyse Perry remained composed, guiding the team home alongside Richa Ghosh, after a solid start from Mandhana and Sophie Devine.
As the celebrations kicked off for RCB Women, Rajasthan Royals couldn’t resist taking a lighthearted dig at the RCB Men’s team. The Jaipur-based franchise posted a cheeky meme featuring the popular character Jethalal from the TV show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.
Congrats, @RCBTweets
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— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) March 17, 2024
The post humorously pointed out that while the women’s team had secured their maiden title, the men’s team was still waiting for their first IPL trophy since the tournament’s inception in 2008.
The post quickly went viral, drawing a mix of laughter and criticism. While some fans enjoyed the harmless banter, others—especially RCB loyalists—were not amused by the jibe. RCB Men’s team, despite having legendary players like Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers over the years, has yet to break their IPL trophy curse, making them a constant target for such jokes.
Social media rivalries like these keep the cricketing world entertained, and RR’s trolling skills are as sharp as ever. Whether RCB Men can finally silence the critics by winning their first IPL title remains to be seen, but for now, RCB Women have done their franchise proud!