Jitesh Sharma, Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s wicketkeeper-batter, has expressed a bold ambition ahead of RCB’s IPL 2025 clash with Delhi Capitals. In a recent video shared by the franchise on YouTube, Jitesh stated his desire to make the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium an RCB stronghold, just like the Chennai Super Kings have done with Chepauk over the years.
RCB have begun their 2025 campaign on a promising note, winning three of their first four games. However, their only defeat came at home against the Gujarat Titans, a reminder that Chinnaswamy hasn’t always been a fortress. Jitesh now wants to change that narrative. “I want to break the jinx.
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Like Chepauk is CSK’s fortress, no one can walk in and win there. I want to build that kind of castle for us,” he said with conviction. On the field, Jitesh has already started backing his words with performances. The ₹11 crore buy has been a valuable asset for RCB in the lower middle order.
Jitesh Sharma🎙️: ” I want to break that Jinx which we are not winning on home like Chennai for Chepauk is there castle, no one can enter and win that castle, i want to build this castle for us… “
LOVING HIS POSITIVE ATTITUDE AND CONFIDENCE 🫡❤️🔥#RCB #IPL2025 #PlayBold pic.twitter.com/5B0735ZDKy
— ᴅᴋ (@coach_dk19) April 10, 2025
In three innings so far, he’s notched up 85 runs at an average of 42.50 and a remarkable strike rate of 184.78. His standout knock came against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium, where he smashed a quick 40 off just 19 balls to seal a crucial win.
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After a lackluster 2024 season with Punjab Kings—where he scored just 187 runs in 12 innings—Jitesh has found his groove with RCB. The franchise’s investment in him is paying off, and if his confidence continues to translate into performances, Chinnaswamy might well become the fortress he envisions.
