IPL 2026: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have filed an official complaint with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) following the match 11 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on April 5, April 2026. In their complaint, CSK said the playing of the track “Dosa, idli, sambar, chutney, chutney” - a viral song often used in memes associated with South Indian stereotypes - during the match was “not in good taste.”
CSK Managing Director Kasi Viswanathan confirmed the development, saying the franchise has formally written to the BCCI. “The DJs are usually around to support the home team. But at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, it was different. Certain comments were made against our players. Considering it, we have written to the BCCI to have a look into it,” Viswanathan told The Indian Express.
In addition to the song, CSK also raised concerns over comments made on the public address system after dismissals of their players. A franchise official said such actions crossed professional limits and risked undermining opposition players rather than maintaining a positive match atmosphere.
The song in question, composed by Gana Appu, has previously been linked to the CSK vs RCB rivalry on social media. Last season, a video featuring Jitesh Sharma singing the track ahead of a clash had drawn criticism from CSK supporters.
The controversy adds to the growing intensity of the CSK vs RCB rivalry, often referred to as the Southern Derby. While CSK had historically dominated the fixture, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have won four consecutive encounters since 2024, including the latest clash against Chennai Super Kings.
