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The IPL isn’t just a cricket tournament; it’s a nationwide craze, offering us Indians the ultimate entertainment fix. Fuelled by our love for the game, it’s a yearly event that die-hard fans eagerly anticipate, scrambling to their TVs or phones to catch every thrilling moment of the T20 action. But it’s not just the matches themselves that make the IPL special; it’s the entire experience—the beloved players, the rivalries between teams, the banter among fans—that keeps us hooked.
But amidst all the excitement, there’s one thing we can’t overlook: memes. These humorous creations have become the go-to medium for expressing our feelings about the IPL on social media. No matter which hashtag you click on, whether it’s about a specific match or player, you’re guaranteed to find a flood of memes. As we hit the halfway mark of this cash-rich league, which kicked off on March 22, it’s time to spotlight some of the funniest and most memorable memes that have kept us laughing throughout IPL 2024.
Sunil Narine’s ‘Infectious’ Smile
Sunil Narine of KKR isn’t just showcasing his unexpected prowess with the bat; he’s also capturing hearts with his expressive smile. Many are dubbing it as ‘the World’s 8th wonder’, and it’s no wonder why! LOL
RCB’s Persistent Losing Streak
RCB’s unfortunate streak of losses seems never-ending, earning them a top spot on meme-makers hit lists. Their struggles continue this year, and meme creators are doing justice to the ongoing saga of disappointment.
RCB this season :’) pic.twitter.com/ai5YuQuSoL— Aaraynsh (@aaraynsh) April 2, 2024
RCB bowler… pic.twitter.com/couzM3rvmL— Rahul om..Mishra (@RahulMi14904473) April 15, 2024
Travis Head’s Smashing Display Getting ‘Lagaan’ Comparisons
Watching Travis Head of SRH demolish bowlers with his aggressive batting style brings back memories of the fierce Captain Andrew Russell from ‘Lagaan’. Indians couldn’t help but draw comparisons, adding a touch of cinematic nostalgia to the IPL excitement.
Travis head pic.twitter.com/Reljg5hD10— Naks..! (@oyenakss) April 15, 2024
Shashank Singh’s ‘Accidental’ Rise to Prominence
The story of Shashank Singh, the 32-year-old ‘accidentally’ brought into the IPL auction, has become the stuff of legends. Despite the initial doubts, Singh proved his worth with a match-winning performance, prompting a flood of hilarious posts and memes on social media.
I really hope this is the Shashank they actually wanted to buy cause imagine buying someone by mistake and he turns out to be your best middle order player. pic.twitter.com/7krBJZ3BLM— Heisenberg ☢ (@internetumpire) April 4, 2024
Shashank Singh pic.twitter.com/Zu8M3EMJnc— Raja Babu (@GaurangBhardwa1) April 4, 2024
Harsha Bhogle’s ‘What a Ball’
Harsha Bhogle’s signature “What a ball” commentary has become ripe material for memes, with fans adding their humorous twists to his repetitive remarks.
pic.twitter.com/aVJ9mDJqnR— Out Of Context Cricket (@GemsOfCricket) April 10, 2024
Noise of cricket – “Harsha Bhogle”‘ what a ball ‘‘ what a shot ‘‘ what a bowler ‘‘ what a player ‘ https://t.co/oQwzsf4snv pic.twitter.com/FfNvnv9x0u— . (@VarunNK8) April 11, 2024
MS Dhoni’s Six-hitting Spectacle
When MS Dhoni steps onto the field for CSK, the atmosphere reaches a whole new level of excitement. And when he smashes the ball out of the park, the roar of the crowd is matched only by the flood of memes celebrating his incredible shots.
CSK fans when they lost the match but saw Thala’s sixes pic.twitter.com/1TDGM4Fncw— Sagar (@sagarcasm) March 31, 2024
Funny how internet used ‘Thala for a reason’ to troll him and now they are using it to show his achievements. pic.twitter.com/fJPC6GVSXK— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) April 14, 2024
But it’s not just memes; the colourful posters and placards in the stadiums also showcase the passion of IPL fans, adding to the vibrant atmosphere of the matches.
Take a Look:
Rohit Sharma fans with posters in CSK vs KKR match !!Rohit Sharma Fans#RohitSharma #Rohitions45 #MIvDC #ipl pic.twitter.com/WynCsT4WqF
— Rohit Sharma(Fan Page) (@rohitions45) April 9, 2024
CSK fan poster for his team.#TATAIPL2024 #IPL #CSKvsKKR pic.twitter.com/58ElZIjl6d— Daily Sports (@ds_3006) April 8, 2024
Thala @MSDhoni poster in Lucknow Stadium. pic.twitter.com/PMbnCE2t7V— Dhoni Army TN™ (@DhoniArmyTN) April 19, 2024
Poster For King Kohli From Fans….!!#RCBvSRH #RCBvsSRH pic.twitter.com/7uMvA47JNE— Cricholics (@WeCrickholics) April 15, 2024
Mumbai Crowd cheering Virat Kohli on Wankhede Rare scenes in indian cricketCrowd cheering faf Du Plessis alsoHuge Poster of Rohit Sharma in WankhedeLoving this ❤️♥️ #MIvsRCB #ViratKohli #RohitSharma #ChhapariPandya #chhapari #MumbaiIndians #RCBvsMI #RCB pic.twitter.com/lCPbdvZCZy
— Right Wing Pvt.Ltd.(Modi ka pariwar) (@TheDailyDoseTD2) April 11, 2024
Thus, as we reach the halfway mark of IPL 2024, the excitement only grows, leaving us eager to see what the rest of the season has in store.
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