Rajasthan Royals finally got back on the winning track on a crucial day when they went up against a high-flying Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Eliminator of the ongoing IPL 2024 in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.
The Sanju Samson-led side outclassed RCB across departments to secure a four-wicket victory in the knockout game, held at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
On the back of the win, RR marked their entry into the second qualifier, where they will clash against the losers of Qualifier 1, Sunrisers Hyderabad.
RCB managed 172 and RR overhauled the target rather comfortably.
However, the franchise did take a dig at their opponent on social media after their star batter failed to perform.
RR shared a picture featuring the name of a famous Kannada film franchise, K.G.F.
Now (not) screening in Ahmedabad pic.twitter.com/C4K5O7PZla— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) May 22, 2024
Though from the film’s perspective, the initials in the title refer to something else, RCB fans made it iconic for their iconic – Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell and Faf du Plessis.
RR shared a poster of KGF on X (formerly Twitter) with the caption, “Now (not) screening in Ahmedabad.”
The post caught the attention of users, who found it quite entertaining.
Showering plaudits on the creator, a user commented, “Admin on fire.”
Admin is on fire— Anjali Tanna (@fuzzieandsassy) May 22, 2024
Another branded RR’s as the “best social media admin”.
The best social media admin in the IPL for a reason!— Swaroop Bhamidipati (@SwaroopB_6) May 22, 2024
Fuelling the rivalry, an RCB fan reminded the RR supporters that their team had yet to chase down the target in the second innings.
“Bro don’t forget you have 2nd innings to play,” wrote the person.
Bro don’t forget u have 2nd innings to play— LOKESH (@vkabdevilers) May 22, 2024
RCB did gain some control while defending but they didn’t have enough runs to secure a win.
Lockie Ferguson castled RR opener Tom Kohler-Cadmore early in the powerplay. Yashasvi Jaiswal, however, held his nerve and built the foundation with a composed 45-run knock.
Following the dismissals of Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag and Shimron Hetmyer took over, going all guns blazing. The duo racked up a crucial 45-run partnership, which certainly eased the pressure.
Rovman Powell applied the finishing touch.
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