RCB beats CSK to grab Glenn Maxwell, bidding war sparks meme fest on Twitter

After an intense bidding war, RCB purchased Glenn Maxwell for a whopping ₹14.25 crore.

Published on: Feb 18, 2021, 17:42:19 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell sparked a bidding war between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RBC) at IPL Auction 2021 before being sold to RCB for a whopping ₹14.25 crore. Though the player is now officially a RCB team member, that didn’t stop people from sharing hilarious memes on the intense contest. In fact, “CSK and RCB” and “csk vs rcb” are also trending on Twitter.

The bidding war prompted people to share all sorts of memes. (Twitter/@Nobita)

Check out some of the hilarious memes that may leave you chuckling hard:

When you got to do it:

What happened in the bidding? The filmy version:

What was Maxwell thinking? This Twitter user imagines:

Take a look at some more rib-tickling memes:

Initially, Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals also took part in the bidding war but they soon opted out leaving CSK and RCB to contest against each other.

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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