RCB vs PBKS: Durex drops cheeky post before IPL 2025 Final, internet jokes ¡®both teams finally old enough to score¡¯
Durex India¡¯s cheeky IPL 2025 final campaign called out RCB and PBKS as ¡°18-year-old virgins¡± still chasing their first trophy. The post went viral for its bold humor and clever timing, sparking a wave of hilarious reactions online.
Just hours before the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS), Durex India dropped a cheeky post that instantly caught fire online. Staying true to its witty style, the condom brand poked fun at both teams¡¯ 18-year title drought ¡ª cheekily calling them ''virgins''¡ªand the internet couldn¡¯t get enough of the bold creativity behind it.
Durex plays bold post ahead of IPL 2025 final
The visual shared by Durex featured a red background with silhouettes of two lions facing off ¡ª a subtle nod to both teams¡¯ mascots. The punchline read, ¡°18 years. 2 virgins. Who will get lucky tonight?¡± The post cleverly referenced the fact that both RCB and PBKS have been part of the IPL since 2008 but have never won the title, making the final feel like a long-awaited first. While this is RCB's first final in 9 years, PBKS are in the final after 11 years.
Fans flood social media with jokes and memes
Netizens were quick to jump in with hilarious reactions, and the comments section was filled with memes, cheeky one-liners, and praise for the marketing team. ¡°Finally, both teams are of legal age,¡± one user joked, while another wrote, ¡°Durex didn¡¯t even wait for the toss.¡± One simply said, "Both teams finally old enough to score." Some even called it one of the smartest and funniest brand moments of this IPL season, writing, "Give the marketing person here a medal!" Another joked, "These two teams have proper parenting, it seems.
A high-stakes final with one guaranteed first-time winner
The 2025 IPL final marks the first time RCB and PBKS are facing off for the trophy ¡ª and no matter who wins, it¡¯ll be their maiden title. The campaign¡¯s humor tapped into that anticipation, adding a fun twist to what¡¯s already an emotional match for both sides. One thing¡¯s for sure: someone¡¯s dry spell is finally ending tonight.
RCB vs PBKS Playing XIs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Playing XI): Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Mayank Agarawal, Rajat Patidar(c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma(w), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood.
Impact Subs: Rasikh Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Tim Seifert, Swapnil Singh, Suyash Sharma.
Punjab Kings (Playing XI): Priyansh Arya, Josh Inglis(w), Shreyas Iyer(c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Kyle Jamieson, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal.
Impact Subs: Prabhsimran Singh, Praveen Dubey, Suryansh Shedge, Xavier Bartlet, Harpreet Brar
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