IPL 2018: Twitter Reacts as Mumbai Indians Thrash Royal Challengers Bangalore
May 10, 2018 at 7:18 PM
Virat Kohli‘s fighting knock went in vain as defending champions Mumbai Indians opened their account in style this season with a thumping 46-run victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore on Tuesday night at Wankhede.
Chasing an improbable 214, Royal Challengers were off to a good start. Virat Kohli and Quinton de Kock added 40 runs off the first four overs.
However, once de Kock was dismissed, the chase was pretty much derailed. The likes of AB de Villiers and Corey Anderson failed to fire as RCB never looked in contention.
They were five down for just 86 runs. The game looked one-sided for the most part of the match. At the end of the fifteenth over, the scoreboard was reading a precarious 108 for six.
But, Virat Kohli waged a lone battle, scoring a patient fifty, but could not inspire his team to a much-needed win.
However, the visitors eventually managed to put up 167 for eight. Kohli starred with the bat for the struggling RCB, scoring 92 not out.
Earlier in the match, the fifties from Evin Lewis and Rohit Sharma helped Mumbai recover from a poor start and post a huge total of 213 for six.
Sent in to bat first, Mumbai Indians were off to a disastrous start. Umesh Yadav castled Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan on the first two deliveries of the innings.
However, Evin Lewis soon helped Mumbai move on from the setback with some delightful shots. At the end of the four overs, Mumbai were 40 for two with Rohit Sharma giving company to the Windies sensation.
By the end of the powerplay, the hosts raced away to 60 for two. The duo soon found their rhythm as Mumbai recovered from a disastrous start.
At the halfway mark, the scoreboard was reading 95 for two. By then Lewis had completed his fifty while Rohit was proving to be his perfect partner. They shared a massive partnership of 108 runs before Corey Anderson sent back Lewis.
Similarly, the Windies powerhouse scored 65 off 42 balls with the help of six fours and five sixes.
Moreover, Rohit Sharma took charge from thereon and went on to complete his fifty off 32 balls. He remained till the last over, scoring 94 off 52 balls – to help Mumbai Indians finish strongly.
In addition, here is how Twitter reacted to the innings:
Anushka- You deserve better….
Virat- Kab divorce de rhi ho ?
Anushka- Mai #IPL team ki baat kar rhi ho ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ #RCBvMI— Hunटरर ♂ (@nickhunterr) April 17, 2018
When you pay a huge stipend to an intern who doesn't perform. #IPL2018 pic.twitter.com/UT1QpgjTZY
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) April 17, 2018
Barring @imVkohli's knock, poor show all round by @RCBTweets. Team unable to jell yet. Meanwhile Mumbai's ship has set sail. Finally!
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) April 17, 2018
Virat Kohli leading the wrong team or Virat Kohli leading the team in wrong way?
— Sunil the Cricketer (@1sInto2s) April 17, 2018
Dhoni was at least trying. Kohli isn't even trying lol
— Unavailable (@AFOldaccount123) April 17, 2018
Kohli taking out his frustration on chubby Sarfaraz by making him run quick two. Sarfaraz responds with getting stumped! #ipl
— cricBC (@cricBC) April 17, 2018
Sarfaraz should retire from international cricket even before debuting.
— 🇮🇳 (@Ojasism) April 17, 2018
Kohli and ABD deserve better team. And better captain.
— Unavailable (@AFOldaccount123) April 17, 2018
Kohli taking out his frustration on chubby Sarfaraz by making him run quick two. Sarfaraz responds with getting stumped! #ipl
— cricBC (@cricBC) April 17, 2018
Turning out to be a no contest. Bangalore crumbling…all too rapidly!
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) April 17, 2018
https://twitter.com/cricBC/status/986298921302614017
Terrible blow to young Ishan Kishan. The only good part is that he walked off the field with a steady gait. Hopefully injury is not serious
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) April 17, 2018
Sridevi – Mere Haathon mein nau nau Chudiya hai
Virat Kohli – Meri team mein nau nau chutiya hai
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) April 23, 2015
Virat Kohli in every season of IPL:
Loses first 2-3 matches then starts re-arranging the batting line up in rest of the matches.#RCBvMI
— Sunil the Cricketer (@1sInto2s) April 17, 2018
Sunday: Kohli, de Kock got out on filthy short balls when RCB was chasing 200+
Monday: Pant, Maxwell got out on filthy short balls when DD was chasing 200+
Tuesday: de Villiers got out on filthy short ball when RCB was chasing 200+
Filthy short ball is the way to go #IPL2018— Shubh Aggarwal (@shubh_chintak) April 17, 2018
Ya allah, Kohli ko kyun nahi out kar diya AB De Villiers ki jagah.
— EngiNerd. (@mainbhiengineer) April 17, 2018
Couple of good overs in from #RCB. On a ground like this, even that can affect a game. Remember even 200 isn't safe….
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) April 17, 2018
Either Virat Kohli has no captaincy skills or Rohit Sharma is beyond Kohli's imagination. There is no third thing. Admit it.
— EngiNerd. (@mainbhiengineer) April 17, 2018
https://twitter.com/Fancricket12/status/986257127143456770
Rohit Sharma beating Umesh Yadav as if he was the lover of Ritika Bhabhi.#RCBvMI
— Sunil the Cricketer (@1sInto2s) April 17, 2018
Really heartening to see Mumbai Indians’ fight back from being two down for nothing when they know they will eventually lose the match and remain at the bottom of the table.#MIvRCB
— The Lying Lama 2.0 (@KyaUkhaadLega) April 17, 2018
Umesh Yadav is that kind of a bowler who can show you the image of Dale Steyn & Ishant Sharma's bowling in a single match.#RCBvMI
— Sunil the Cricketer (@1sInto2s) April 17, 2018
Lewis is doing a Gayle-Russell-Bravo derivative! #RCBvMI
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) April 17, 2018
BIG opening spell by Umesh Yadav!
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) April 17, 2018
dear umesh yadav, kripya pad pehn'ne ka time toh de#RCBvMI
— Sunil the Cricketer (@1sInto2s) April 17, 2018
Umesh Yadav ka drug test karo
— Unavailable (@AFOldaccount123) April 17, 2018
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