Jitesh Sharma Celebrates RCB’s First Home Victory In IPL 2025 With Special Post
Wicketkeeper-batsman hails team's character in close win at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium.
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru wicketkeeper Jitesh Sharma has expressed his delight after the team secured their first home victory of IPL 2025. The 30-year-old took to Instagram to share his excitement following what appears to have been a nail-biting match at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
In his post, Sharma wrote, “It’s a game of margins and what character shown by the boys! 🙏 Special feeling, winning our first home game❤️.” The post was accompanied by images showing celebrations with his RCB teammates, highlighting the emotional significance of the win for both players and fans.
A Close Contest At The Chinnaswamy
The images show jubilant celebrations on field, with players embracing each other after what appears to have been a hard-fought win in front of their home crowd.
This home victory comes as a significant boost for RCB, who have been building momentum in the tournament. The win adds to their recent success against Chennai Super Kings, which Sharma had previously celebrated on his Instagram, calling it “A night to remember in Chennai! Big win, bigger team effort!”
Sharma’s Growing Role With RCB
Jitesh Sharma joined Royal Challengers Bengaluru ahead of the 2025 IPL season, having previously played for Punjab Kings. The wicketkeeper-batsman has been making his presence felt at his new franchise with his energetic performances behind the stumps and explosive batting.
According to his Wikipedia profile, Sharma first gained nationwide attention during the 2022 IPL season with Punjab Kings, where he impressed with his finishing abilities. His performances eventually earned him a call-up to the Indian T20I team, where he made his international debut against Sri Lanka in January 2023.
The Vidarbha wicketkeeper has been in good form this IPL season. Just days before this home victory, Sharma had posted about his contribution to RCB’s previous win, sharing: “Waking up realising you’ve contributed to your team’s win is a special feeling! 😇 Well done, boys! Time to carry the momentum home.”
Sharma’s Journey To The IPL
Jitesh Sharma’s rise to prominence is a testament to his perseverance. Before becoming an IPL regular, he honed his skills in domestic cricket with Vidarbha. His exceptional wicketkeeping skills were highlighted in a recent post by the official BCCI domestic cricket account, which showcased a spectacular catch he took during the Vijay Hazare Trophy in Vadodara.
The post described his approach to the game: “Vidarbha wicketkeeper Jitesh Sharma always dreams of magical moments for his team, & he delivered one on the big stage with THAT catch in Vadodara!”
As RCB continues their IPL 2025 campaign, Sharma’s contributions both with the bat and behind the stumps will be crucial to their aspirations of securing a maiden IPL title. The first home victory of the season marks an important milestone in their journey, and Sharma’s evident enthusiasm suggests the team is building the confidence and momentum needed for a successful campaign.
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