IPL 2025: The rivalry between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) found a humorous twist as RCB took a subtle dig at CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad on social media.

The playful banter came after Vidarbha's Jitesh Sharma, now an RCB signing for IPL 2025, executed a stunning catch to dismiss Gaikwad during the Vijay Hazare Trophy semi-final between Maharashtra and Vidarbha.

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Gaikwad's dismissal for just 7 runs came off a bouncer from Vidarbha pacer Darshan Nalkande. Jitesh Sharma, stationed behind the stumps, showcased athleticism with a diving catch, adding to his impressive all-around performance in the game. Vidarbha's massive total of 380, powered by centuries from Dhruv Shorey and Yash Rathod, was too much for Maharashtra to handle.

RCB, known for their engaging social media presence, seized the opportunity to troll Gaikwad. Sharing the dismissal clip originally posted by BCCI's X (formerly Twitter) handle, RCB captioned it: "It is someone from RCB. Jitesh doing what he does best." The post was a witty callback to Gaikwad's earlier jibe at RCB during a Bengaluru event where he joked about RCB being behind a mic malfunction.

The friendly banter was met with widespread amusement from fans, with many appreciating the light-hearted rivalry between the two IPL franchises. RCB supporters also highlighted the incident as a fitting comeback, especially after Gaikwad's humorous mic comment gained traction on social media.

While the banter remains all in good spirit, the on-field performances of both Gaikwad and Jitesh Sharma continue to set high standards. Fans eagerly await their face-off in IPL 2025, where moments like these will undoubtedly add to the excitement of the tournament.