Royals Troll Punjab Kings After Playoff Clinch

Rajasthan Royals clinched the final playoff spot in the Indian Premier League on May 24, defeating Mumbai Indians in their last league-stage game. This victory propelled them ahead of Punjab Kings in the standings. In response to Punjab's social media activity, Rajasthan playfully trolled them. The Royals utilized a widely recognized Arjun Kapoor meme, referencing a video clip where he is depicted outside a house while others enter. This action was a direct response to a tweet from Punjab Kings that read, 'Sorry bhai, aaj nahi!'

The social media exchange escalated from an earlier joke made by Rajasthan Royals. After Rajasthan's loss to Delhi Capitals on May 1, they had referenced a 2014 tweet by Salman Khan, questioning if Preity Zinta's team had won. Rajasthan captioned a video of their match-winner Donovan Ferreira with 'Sorry bhai, aaj nahi!', seemingly mocking Punjab Kings. Punjab Kings had previously faced criticism for their aggressive social media strategy throughout the season, which many deemed toxic and unsportsmanlike.