‘Ab Toh Aajao…': Vijay Mallya's Post On RCB's Win Against LSG Opens Floodgate Of Memes
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Last Updated: May 28, 2025, 16:35 IST
Fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya. (AP file photo)
Fugitive businessman and former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) owner Vijay Mallya found himself at the receiving end of netizens' jibes after he hailed the team's win against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Tuesday's IPL match.
As the former owner of RCB, he congratulated the team for 'pulling off a phenomenal win over LSG", but the majority of internet users mocked him and called for his return to India.
'Congratulations to RCB for pulling off a phenomenal win over LSG tonight and setting an IPL record of away wins. Hopefully, strong momentum and return of key players will enable RCB to play bold en route to the IPL Trophy," Mallya said in a post on X on late night post on Wednesday.
Congratulations to RCB for pulling off a phenomenal win over LSG tonight and setting a IPL record of away wins. Hopefully, strong momentum and return of key players will enable RCB to play bold en route to the IPL Trophy.— Vijay Mallya (@TheVijayMallya) May 27, 2025 Netizens Troll Mallya
Mallya's post saw hilarious responses from netizens, who urged him to comeback to India. The comment section was flooded with responses like ' malya ab toh aajao rcb jeetegi isbaar," 'Himmat hai to Finale dekhne aa jao India me:," 'Sir Trophy Uthane Hee Aa Jao India " and more.
Mallya, currently residing in London, is the subject of India's extradition efforts over alleged loan defaults. He has cases against him by the ED and Central Bureau of Investigation. RCB Storms Into Qualifier 1
In what turned out to be an absolute thriller, it was RCB's hitman Jitesh Sharma who led the way for a wild chase with his unbeaten 85-run outing to lead RCB to a 6-wicket win and secure the 2nd place finish.
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Jitesh's 85* off just 33 balls anchored the visitors to their best-ever run chase, and the third-highest run chase in IPL history.
With their win, RCB now secure the top two finish in the table and will be playing in the Qualifier 1 against Punjab Kings.
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