• Former CSK stars Ambati Rayudu and S Badrinath took a dig at RCB’s well-documented struggles to win an IPL title.

  • Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings will face each other on March 28.

IPL 2025: Former CSK players Ambati Rayudu and S. Badrinath take a hilarious dig at RCB’s trophy drought
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Ahead of the blockbuster Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on March 28, former CSK stars Ambati Rayudu and S Badrinath couldn’t resist taking a cheeky dig at RCB’s well-documented struggles to win an IPL title. The two, known for their association with the five-time champions CSK, engaged in a fun-filled discussion on YouTu🍨be, where they humorously discussed RCB’s long-standing trophy drought and whether it would finally end this year.

Ambati Rayudu and S. Badrinath mock RCB

During the discussion, Badrinath humorously posed the question to Ray🎶udu, asking whether RCB’s jinx would be broken this year. The duo immediately burst into laughter, setting the tone for what followed. Rayudu, known for his straightforward yet cheeky remarks, delivered a witty respon﷽se that trolled RCB’s misfortunes over the years.

Rayudu stated that he has always enjoyed watching RCB s💟truggle to win the title, and while he hopes they eventually succeed, he would rather not see it happen this year. He then took a playful dig, suggesting that the IPL needs a team like RCB that continuously builds expectations but fails to deliver, making the tournament even more entertaining. His remarks added more spice to the CSK-RCB rivalry, a contest that has often been one-sided in favour of CSK.

“Purely as a fan, and as someone who had really good laughter at them over the years because of what they do to themselves, I would want them to win sometime, but not this year, maybe. We want CSK to do well and win it this year. In the end, we need someone like RCB in the IPL (laughs),” Rayudu said.

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RCB vs CSK: A rivalry fueled by high-stakes encounters

The RCB-CSK rivalry has been one of the most intense in IPL history, producing several high-voltage clashes. Last season, RCB knocked CSK out of the playoff race with a crucial victory in a virtual eliminator. However, their celebrations were short-lived as they lost to Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the eliminato♚r match, continuing their unfortunate trend of failingꦓ to win the title despite strong performances.

Coming into IPL 2025, both teams have made a winning start. RCB, under the captaincy of Rajat Patidar, registered a thrilling win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), showcasing their potential. Meanwhile, CSK, led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, dominated Mumbai Indians at home, proving that they remain a force to be reckoned with. With both teams eager to continue their momentum, t༺h🦩eir upcoming encounter promises to be a fiercely contested battle.

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