Looks like the real drama this IPL season isn’t just happening between the wickets! In a spicy off-field twist, SRH opener batsman Travis Head has found himself in the middle of a legal tangle, not for anything he did on the pitch, but for what he did in a YouTube ad.
What’s Wrong with Travis Head’s Uber Ad？
The video, part of the 2025 SRH sponsor Uber Moto campaign, has RCB fuming, and the courts now involved. In the now-viral Travis Head’s Uber ad titled “Baddies in Bengaluru”, the Australian SRH opener batsman is seen sneaking into a stadium with a buddy, spray can in hand. What do they do? Rework the match signage from “Bengaluru vs Hyderabad” into “Royally Challenged Bengaluru vs Hyderabad.”
RCB takes Uber India to court over ad campaign
RCB sues Uber India in Delhi HC for unauthorised use of franchise name in “Baddies in Bengaluru” ad
Ad shows SRH’s Travis Head spray-painting “Royally Challenged Bengaluru vs Hyderabad” before escaping in an Uber Moto… pic.twitter.com/dvLGQq4SxA
— Nabila Jamal (@nabilajamal_) April 17, 2025
It’s cheeky, it’s edgy, and apparently, RCB isn’t laughing. According to them, it’s not just a prank – trademark mockery, and they’re taking it seriously enough to file a case in the Delhi High Court.
RCB Isn’t Amused
RCB’s legal team claims the ad crossed the line from fun into disrespect. Their lawyer argued that Travis Head’s Uber ad uses the team’s actual branding, twisting their identity into a joke. Plus, the ad dares to remix their iconic slogan “Ee Sala Cup Namde” without permission. RCB believes 2025 SRH sponsor Uber Moto used their name in a way that wasn’t just unauthorized—it was downright defamatory.
Uber Moto Hits Back
Uber Moto, on the other hand, thinks RCB needs to loosen up. Their lawyer clapped back, saying the team has “severely underestimated the Indian public’s sense of humour.” The ad, they insist, was all about Bangalore’s traffic, not the team itself. And that cheeky phrase “Royally Challenged”? Just a fun play on words before the SRH vs RCB showdown. Oh, and let’s not forget, SRH opener batsman Travis Head used to play for RCB. Maybe that’s part of the punchline?
IPL team Royal Challengers Bengaluru sues Uber Moto before Delhi High Court over allegedly disparaging YouTube ad featuring Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Travis Head.
Order reserved on interim injunction application. pic.twitter.com/sobCYIwKW6
— Live Law (@LiveLawIndia) April 17, 2025
What Did the Court Say？
The Delhi High Court has heard both sides but hasn’t dropped a verdict yet. The judge admitted it’s open to interpretation, suggesting that the meaning of Travis Head’s Uber ad could be taken in different ways by different people. For now, we wait to see if the court sees it as just banter or brand-bashing.
Conclusion
As expected, fans are split down the middle. Some think RCB’s taking things too seriously. After all, it’s just a commercial from a 2025 SRH sponsor, and a playful one at that. Others feel that when it comes to legacy and team identity, even a light jab from a former player like SRH opener batsman Travis Head can sting. Meanwhile, the video’s racked up tens of millions of views, proving once again that cricket and drama go hand in hand, even off the field.
