Twitter reactions: Virat Kohli’s dazzling knock is helping RCB pip PBKS and stay playoffs hopes alive

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In a much-anticipated conflict of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) emerged victorious towards Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Fit 58 on the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Affiliation Stadium.

Virat Kohli powers RCB to an enormous general

Opting to bowl first after successful the toss, Punjab Kings discovered themselves going through an impressive general set via RCB. Their innings used to be a masterclass in power-hitting, as they posted a majestic rating of 241/7 of their allocated 20 overs. The spotlight in their innings used to be a scintillating knock via former skipper Virat Kohli, who blazed his technique to 92 runs off simply 47 deliveries, together with 7 fours and six sixes. Contributions from Rajat Patidar (55 off 23) and Cameron Inexperienced (46 off 27) additional reinforced RCB’s general.

Punjab’s bowling assault struggled to comprise the RCB batters, with notable performances coming from Harshal Patel (3/38) and Vidhwath Kaverappa (2/36).

Mohammed Siraj, Lockie Ferguson shine with the ball

Chasing a mammoth goal of 242 runs for victory, Punjab Kings’ batting lineup confirmed glimpses of brilliance however in the long run fell quick. Rilee Rossouw led the rate with a blistering 61 off 27 balls, supported via precious contributions from Jonny Bairstow (27 off 16) and Shashank Singh (37 off 19). On the other hand, the specified run price proved too daunting, and Punjab Kings have been bowled out for 181 runs in simply 17 overs.

RCB’s bowlers displayed self-discipline and regulate, with Mohammed Siraj (3/43) and Lockie Ferguson (2/29) being the manager architects of Punjab Kings’ downfall. Swapnil Singh and Karn Sharma additionally chipped in with a very powerful wickets, limiting Punjab Kings’ batting onslaught. Finally, RCB emerged triumphant via a commanding margin of 60 runs, showcasing their dominance with each bat and ball on this a very powerful come across.

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This is how Twitter reacted:

4th win at the trot!! An overly top mountain to climb, however there is some hope alive for RCB #IPL2024

— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) Might 9, 2024

Virat Kohli👏

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) Might 9, 2024

Punjab Kings turns into the FIRST workforce to not qualify for IPL playoffs in 10 consecutive editions.

— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) Might 9, 2024

😭#PBKSvRCB %.twitter.com/4reJ9uRs3o

— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) Might 9, 2024

RCB knocks out PBKS from #ipl2024 with 4th consecutive win 🫡#cricket #PBKSvRCB
Scorecard: https://t.co/M3PeYAJm2J #CricketTwitter %.twitter.com/iJUbf9PRLr

— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) Might 9, 2024

Wo ek Sawal tha mera emblem se – #ViratKohli ka ye strike price chalega kya ???
😝
Love the way in which you play @imVkohli
Stay Going#RCBvsPBKS %.twitter.com/QWUHAiP1qe

— Munaf Patel (@munafpa99881129) Might 9, 2024

Sizzling shape continues… 🥵

FOUR in FOUR! 🙏#PlayBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB #IPL2024 #PBKSvRCB %.twitter.com/kOuaVWaTCG

— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) Might 9, 2024

PBKS KNOCKED OUT OF LEAGUE STAGE FOR fifteenth TIME IN IPL HISTORY 🤯 %.twitter.com/8XwrmJCi2u

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) Might 9, 2024

3⃣rd wicket for @mdsirajofficial! 👌 👌

4⃣th win at the leap for @RCBTweets as they pocket 2⃣ extra issues after beating #PBKS via 60 runs in Dharamsala! 👏 👏

Watch the recap on @StarSportsIndia and @JioCinema 💻📱#TATAIPL | #PBKSvRCB %.twitter.com/pWYfAkTvXZ

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) Might 9, 2024

The easiest revenge toes. @imVkohli %.twitter.com/BXPlEp3uJD

— Pari (@BluntIndianGal) Might 9, 2024

A horrible loss for Punjab Kings as they see themselves knocked out these days! Such a lot of errors within the box,losing catches that misplaced them the sport & additionally foolish errors corresponding to those ; they dug their very own grave !#PBKSvsRCB • #PBKSvRCB %.twitter.com/Fx1kOqO843

— ishaan (@ixxcric) Might 9, 2024

Maximum 6s in 2024 IPL Middleovers

24 – Rajat Patidar*
18 – Riyan Parag
15 – Heinrich Klaasen
14 – Sunil Narine
12 – Sanju Samson
12 – Rishabh Pant #PBKSvsRCB

— Damaged Cricket (@BrokenCricket) Might 9, 2024