RCB Fans Go Desi With ‘Anti-Nazar’ Car Wrapped in Nimbu-Mirch Ahead of IPL 2025 Final

With emotions running high and superstition finding a fresh expression, Royal Challengers Bengaluru fans in the city pulled off a uniquely desi ritual to ward off bad luck ahead of their side’s historic IPL 2025 final clash against Punjab Kings.

In a video that’s gone viral, a car in Bengaluru was seen wrapped in dozens of lemons and green chilies (nimbu-mirch)—a traditional Indian charm believed to protect against the evil eye. To add flair to the faith, the vehicle was also decorated with bold placards reading “Anti-Nazar Squad”, signaling the supporters’ desperate, humorous attempt to keep bad vibes at bay.

Faith Meets Fandom: A Superstitious Spin on Support

The sight, both bizarre and delightful, has taken social media by storm, with fans calling it “peak RCB energy.” For a franchise that has often come agonizingly close but never quite clinched the title, the final against Punjab Kings is more than just a game—it’s a culmination of heartbreak, hope, and belief.

Wrapping the car in lemon and chili wasn’t just a stunt—it was a symbolic shield, a statement of unwavering fandom and unorthodox optimism. As chants of “Ee Sala Cup Namde” echo across Karnataka, fans are doing all they can—prayers, rituals, even creative roadshows—to turn the tide in RCB’s favor.

Public Support Pours In, Including Karnataka Deputy CM

Joining the fervor, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar also posted a message urging the team to “bring the trophy home,” underscoring how deeply the RCB dream runs through the state.

RCB, who face Punjab Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, are on the cusp of creating history. Both teams are yet to win the IPL, making this final a once-in-a-generation moment for their fanbases.

Whether the nimbu-mirch charm works or not remains to be seen, but one thing is clear—RCB fans are pulling out all the stops, combining tradition with passion in their quest to lift the trophy.

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