Sweet Revenge: How RCB's IPL 2025 Title Win Shut Down CSK's Lollipop Trollers

Probuddha Bhattacharjee

CSK fans with lollipops, RCB with IPL 2025 trophy [Source: @Prabhas9491, @RCBTweets/x.com]CSK fans with lollipops, RCB with IPL 2025 trophy [Source: @Prabhas9491, @RCBTweets/x.com]

When the fans of the Chennai Super Kings walked into the MA Chidambaram Stadium with red lollipops and placards reading 'Ee Sala Cup Lollipop' on March 28th, they thought they had delivered the perfect troll. The cheeky dig at RCB's iconic war cry 'Ee Sala Cup Namde' (This year, the cup is ours) was meant to mock the franchise's 17-year trophy drought. Little did they know that they were setting the planets in motion for one of cricket's biggest ironies.

The atmosphere at the CSK den was electric as the 'Yellow Army' waved their fake lollipops, turning RCB's slogan into 'Ee Sala Cup Lollipopu'. A joke of their championship dreams being compared to a candy.

The visual went viral, with the social media erupting in mockery at RCB's expense. It seemed like just another chapter in the endless jokes cricket's most passionate yet disappointed fanbase had to face.

The Rivalry That Defined IPL 2025

The rivalry between CSK and RCB has always been intense, surpassing that of any other team. But the year 2025 took it to new heights. At the start of the season, CSK represented everything that RCB wasn't - successful, consistent, and with a championship DNA.

Over the years, CSK fans have grown accustomed to celebrating, while fans of other franchises, particularly RCB, have endured misery.

For 17 long years, the 'Ee Sala Cup Namde' chant had become a symbol of hope, turning into heartbreak. What started as a genuine belief among the 'Red and Gold' supporters had become a running joke across the cricketing fraternity.

Fuelled by their franchise's incredible success, the CSK fans felt entitled to mock what they saw as misplaced optimism.

IPL 2025's Stunning Reversal

IPL 2025 had different plans. While CSK fans were busy creating memes and distributing lollipops, their team was silently crumbling, unveiled to the world. The five-time champions found themselves in rare territory, struggling for consistency and watching younger units outpace them.

On the other side of the spectrum, RCB were building something special under their new skipper, Rajat Patidar. Virat Kohli was firing on all cylinders, for the first time ever, the bowling attack looked balanced, and most importantly, the team showed composure.

With each match, they were proving that this time, it was destined to be different. The contrast couldn't have been starker - as RCB climbed up the points table with authority, CSK tumbled towards the never achieved bottom-place finish.

When Dreams Finally Came True

The ultimate vindication for the RCB fans came on June 3rd at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. After 17 years of heartbreak, three defeats in the final, and countless 'What If' moments, RCB finally laid their hands on the coveted IPL trophy. 

The emotion was overwhelming for all parties. While the players were seen breaking in mad celebrations, the fans were witnessed crying tears of joy. A weight lifted from their chest, a monkey of their backs - the 'Ee Sala Cup Namde' chants, finally a reality.

The Lesson In Celebrating At The Expense Of Others Misery

'Cricket is the best leveller'- the CSK lollipop incident perfectly reminds me of this quote. In a format as volatile as T20 cricket, the fortunes can shift dramatically.

The uncertainties of yesterday can become the biggest embarrassment of tomorrow. The fans who mocked RCB's perennial optimism found themselves watching their team finish at the bottom of the table while their arch-rivals celebrated with the trophy.

As the RCB fans savoured their historic triumph, the lollipops that once symbolized mockery had transformed into symbols of sweet victory for all. 

Seeing the RCB team and their entire family around the world after the 2025 win, one can safely say - 'Revenge is a dish best served cold.'

After 18 years of waiting, "Ee Sala Cup Namde" finally rang actual - and no amount of lollipops could make this triumph any less sweet.