It was a decent performance from Royal Challengers Bangalore in the game against Delhi Capitals. On a Go-Green day, the Virat Kohli-led side started thing brilliantly and gave themselves a good platform to whack in the death overs. However, Kagiso Rabada has got other ideas.
Initially, it was Delhi Capitals, who won the toss, chose to bowl first. Unlike the last couple of matches, Parthiv Patel failed to give a quick start for the team. Meanwhile, AB de Villiers once again failed to put on a show for the team.
Kagiso Rabada finished with 4 wickets:
Alongside AB de Villiers, Virat Kohli stayed till the end but failed to get the momentum as much as he liked. However, he played anchor role for the team while the players like Marcus Stoinis, Moeen Ali and Akshdeep Nath batted as per the situation to boost the total.
However, Axar Patel sent Marcus Stoinis while Sandeep Lamichchanne tricked Moeen Ali to make things fall back in place of Delhi Capitals. Despite the duo being walked back, Akshdeep Nath played brilliantly to smash boundaries more often than not.
Just when things looked like drifting away, Virat Kohli also found his touch to give a good end for the team. All of a sudden, Virat Kohli looked like a different batsman, who smoked a couple of sixes on a trot.
But then came the masterstroke from Kagiso Rabada, who took away the wicket of Virat Kohli thus making at least the difference of 15-20 runs to the final target. However, Akshdeep Nath was brilliant in finding boundaries with his smart play.
In between, Kagiso Rabada’s triple-wicket over completely changes things for RCB. All they managed in the end was .ccxcd..cd
Here are a few Tweets:
Mo Ali is a serious talent … Wasted at No5 … Should be opening for @RCBTweets … #IPL2019
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) April 7, 2019
If RCB wins today, I won't eat pav bhaji and pani puri for a month. Deal ? https://t.co/9mfkNPrvPj
— fernweh (@justacrazyass) April 7, 2019
Virat Kohli has played only 26 out of 81 balls bowled. 17 consecutive singles. But maybe not getting the strike back as quickly as he is passing it
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) April 7, 2019
#RCBvDC
When the wicket falls continuouslyRcb supporters: pic.twitter.com/UFpvs1l0ak
— Narendra Singh (@SinghNarendra50) April 7, 2019
Let me tell a joke about RCB.
Oops #RCB itself is a Joke. ?#RCBvDC— ?️ (@noturCuppofT) April 7, 2019
https://twitter.com/crickcrazy_/status/1114861727026298880
Alzarri yesterday, Rabada today! So heartening to see bowlers tasting success in IPL!#RCBvDC #IPL2019
— North Stand Gang – Wankhede (@NorthStandGang) April 7, 2019
Rabada just breaking establishing himself as the best bowler in world cricket.
These figures are crazy #RCBvDC #IPL2019
— Iron duke Jr. (@Iron_Duke89) April 7, 2019
https://twitter.com/AdiViratian_/status/1114861640992747520
https://twitter.com/Sourav95166674/status/1114861629173141504
#RCBvDC
Virat to siraj: pic.twitter.com/VX18RLN6gb— Champayorker (@unwittycomiic) April 7, 2019
https://twitter.com/Thiruva09112489/status/1114861607627120640
https://twitter.com/Mike88149061/status/1114861568267837440
Rcb again frustrating their fans #RCBvDC
— Rahul Rathore (@rahul_rathore78) April 7, 2019
Look at how pathetic RCB team has become. Absolutely shameful. Liquidation would still be better than this. #RCBvDC
— El Profesor (@CricketTrolls) April 7, 2019
RCB batting is so bad that Delhi bowlers and fielders are not celebrating fall of wickets. #RCBvDC
— Raja kamineni (@Rajakamineni) April 7, 2019
https://twitter.com/Tamrajkilvish6/status/1114861432221327360
Dunno why the fans of #RCB are still thronging the stadium to watch the team play? Lack of character and effort displayed by the team, match after match. #RCBvDC #IPL2019
— Bharath Shastry (@bharathshastry) April 7, 2019
Kohli Should Rest For The Next 8 Games #RCBvDC
— Chatil Panditasekara (@ChatilPandi) April 7, 2019
No difference between slow motion replay and live run out by Pant #RCBvDC
— Sunil Singh (@Sunil_1984_) April 7, 2019
https://twitter.com/dalalstreetobvr/status/1114862587068309505