The dream run for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in IPL 2024 came to a crashing halt after a thrilling eliminator against Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Wednesday night. In a nail-biting encounter at the IPL eliminator, RR booked their ticket to the IPL’s second qualifier with a dramatic four-wicket win against RCB. It was a see-saw battle with both sides showcasing impressive fighting spirit.
Led by the dynamic duo of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Riyan Parag, the Rajasthan Royals chased down a challenging target of 173 runs set by the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Jaiswal’s fearless 45 and Parag’s steady 36 laid the foundation for the Royals’ chase, but it was Rovman Powell’s explosive finish, capped off with a resounding six, that sealed the deal for the Royals and ended their winless streak.
Despite RCB’s valiant effort in putting up a fighting total of 173, their bowlers fell short in closing out the game, succumbing to the brilliance of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, and the late heroics of Rovman Powell and Shimron Hetmyer.
As the Rajasthan Royals march forward in the tournament, RCB faces the bitter reality of another missed opportunity to claim their maiden IPL title.The jubilant scenes from the Rajasthan Royals’ camp contrasted sharply with the disappointment evident among the Royal Challengers Bengaluru players and fans.
For RCB, the dream of lifting the IPL trophy this season came crashing down, leaving them to ponder what might have been. As expected, social media erupted in reactions, with a healthy dose of memes taking centre stage.
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Netizens give laughter twist to RCB’s defeat
One user on X wrote, “Ee sala cup namde, RCB fans ab nhi sunenge ye. Dinesh Karthik not out was a total waste; now RCB is RCBing. 🥲 Maxwell was also a total panauti this year. 😑”
Another user had a suggestion for RCB fans: “Dear RCB fans, nothing personal but I suggest you to block, mute, unfollow, and cryyyyyy.”
Taking it with light-hearted humor, another user commented, “Every time an RCB wicket falls, the director shows fans in the stands wearing CSK jerseys 😂 Absolute cinema.”
An iconic ad released prior to the tournament took on a whole new meaning after this crushing defeat.
RCB v/s CSK: A rivalry rekindled
While RCB fans were left disappointed, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) fans seemed to enjoy their rivals’ defeat. The rivalry between CSK and RCB is never-ending and has only intensified since their crucial face-off on May 18 in Bengaluru, where RCB beat CSK by 27 runs to secure a playoff spot.
Following RCB’s dramatic exit, disheartened Dhoni fans seized the opportunity to poke fun at Virat Kohli and his team. Social media soon flooded with memes and playful jabs, turning the virtual space into a lively battleground of banter.
Videos emerged showing CSK fans roaring in Ahmedabad, chanting “kandupudi.. pudi pudi..” which means “see and crush.. crush crush..” or “find and crush.. crush crush.” Some videos also captured celebrations where people lit firecrackers to mark RCB’s defeat.
One user shared a picture of CSK fans from the match last night with the caption, “Boy, are they here for RCB’s funeral.”
As the IPL season progresses, the excitement and drama continue to captivate fans, keeping the spirit of the game alive and buzzing on social media.