Royal Challengers Bangalore pulled off a brilliant chase as they handed a four-wicket loss to Rajasthan Royals. At one point, RCB looked out of the game but two top knocks by Dinesh Karthik and Shahbaz Ahmed helped the franchise to get the second win of the season. In this article, we take a look at how Twitter reacted as RCB pulls off an incredible win against Rajasthan Royals.
RCB pulls off an incredible win against Rajasthan Royals
Winning the toss, RCB put Rajasthan Royals to bat first. Although RCB kept the lid on the run-scoring, RR let loose at the end, which helped them post a competitive total of 169 on the board. With quality spinners in the XI, RR had its nose ahead in the game.
RCB had a decent start with the bat, not losing a wicket in the powerplay. However, the team lost a few quick wickets which left the team at 62-4. It was a tough chase from then on with not many experienced batters in the XI apart from Dinesh Karthik. However, the veteran had a positive start to the game and that triggered the flow of momentum for the Bengaluru-based outfit. While Shahbaz Ahmed recorded a score of 45 (25), DK made 44 of 23 deliveries to take the team home. It was a complete performance and with Glenn Maxwell ready for the next game, RCB looks pretty strong at the moment.
Twitter reacts to the top run-chase
Meanwhile, Twitter was brim with accolades for Dinesh Karthik and co. for the brilliant chase to win the game. Intent show around the 14th and 15th over was crucial and it was an interesting strategy by the team. The Rajasthan Royals bowlers were also wayward and the dew had a part in the game. On that note, here are a few Twitter reactions in this regard:
What a legend. Take a bow @DineshKarthik 🙇♂️ 🙇♂️ 🙇♂️ #DineshKarthik #RRvsRCB #RCB
— Raja Reeshav Roy (@rajareeshav) April 5, 2022
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How good was #Shabaz two games in a row as well.. he’s growth over the last couple of years.. has been very refreshing to see.. #RCB #IPL2022
Advertisement— Debaditya Sarkar (@debasarkar22) April 5, 2022
RCB!! Back to back wins. 🔥 Dinesh Karthik – what an absolutely brilliant buy for us this season! So reliable. Shahbaz also with a defining knock to help get us there. What a game lads! Great chase! #RRvRCB
— Chloe-Amanda Bailey (@ChloeAmandaB) April 5, 2022
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Dinesh Karthik in today's match🔥#RRvsRCB #dineshkarthik #RCB pic.twitter.com/VfpSAfuMjq
Advertisement— Ashutosh Srivastava (@kingashu1008) April 5, 2022
RCB came with a strategy to maintain the run rate. Which meant that their batsmen had to play through their skin against a good RR bowling attack. If RR had thought through, they could have bowled negatively. Kudos to both teams for not playing negatively. #IPL2022 #RRvsRCB
— BFCUltras-(@sagar) (@bfcultras) April 5, 2022
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@DanishSait anna are u Astrologer?
Happened,, what you said.. 🥳🥳@RCBTweets win 🤩🥳🥳 https://t.co/WNrlriNBorAdvertisement— viraat18 (@Devu0018) April 5, 2022
Eyes are filled with tears seeing RCB use a player of DK's calibre to its fullest potential. So happy that DK didn't come to bat today ahead of Rutherford & Shahbaz. 💯#IPL2022
— Jaanvi🏏 (@ThatCric8Girl) April 5, 2022
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RCB innings pic.twitter.com/866ZDJP7Tz
Advertisement— Sagar (@sagarcasm) April 5, 2022
