The IPL 2025 is heating up with drama both on and off the field. After a thrilling encounter between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), tensions ran high, especially outside the stadium. RCB fans mock LSG’s Notebook celebration yet again, but this time, the target was not Mayank Yadav. Instead, Digvesh Rathi found himself in the eye of the storm.
During the high-stakes match, LSG pacer Digvesh Rathi tried to recreate teammate Mayank Yadav’s infamous “notebook celebration.” This move was aimed at RCB batters. However, the celebration backfired as RCB chased down the target with ease, thanks to some fiery batting.
Soon after the match, outside the stadium, RCB supporters took things to another level. RCB Fans mock LSG’s Notebook celebration after the game. They gathered in large numbers, chanting slogans and waving mock notebooks in Rathi’s direction. Videos of the incident went viral within hours, sparking debates online. The crowd seemed unforgiving. Some even mimicked the notebook gesture, flipping imaginary pages while jeering loudly.
Meanwhile, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube exploded with reactions. Memes flooded timelines. Fans compared Rathi’s celebration to previous IPL taunts that didn’t age well. One fan commented, “Celebrate after the win, not before!” Another wrote, “RCB wrote the final chapter.”
Interestingly, none of the RCB players responded publicly. They remained focused, letting the scoreboard do the talking. Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis strolled off the field, grinning and brushing aside the drama happening off the pitch.
On the other hand, LSG has yet to comment on the issue. No official statements were released about Rathi’s celebration or the crowd’s reaction. It appears the franchise wants to avoid further controversy.
The IPL has always been a mix of sport and spectacle. But sometimes, emotions spill over. This incident proves that celebrations come with consequences, especially when you’re up against a team like RCB with a passionate fanbase. As the tournament progresses, both teams will look to focus on cricket. Yet, fans will recall that unforgettable night when RCB supporters turned the tables in a big way.
