Twitter Reactions: RCB fall like pack of cards, regroup to eventually score 174

The 20th game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 featured a thrilling clash between the Faf du Plessis-led Royal Challengers Bangalore and the Delhi Capitals at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore on Saturday, April 15.

Losing the toss, Bangalore came in to bat first. Coming on the back of a fabulous performance with the bat, ace India batter Virat Kohli and skipper Faf du Plessis looked for a similar innings against Delhi as well. Kohli delivered upon the same as the 34-year-old scored his 47th IPL half-century, amassing 50 runs in 34 deliveries.

On the other hand, Du Plessis failed to make an impact, as he only managed to score 22 runs in 16 deliveries before being sent back to the pavilion by Mitchell Marsh. After the fall of the first few wickets, the responsibility fell onto Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell’s shoulders.

After a brilliant knock in his previous game, the 34-year-old also failed to make an impression, as he too was dismissed after scoring just 24 runs in 14 balls. After Dinesh Karthik’s golden duck, Bangalore seemed to be facing a collapse. However, through decent knocks by Shahbaz Ahmed, Mahipal Lomror, and impact player Anuj Rawat, the side managed to post 174 runs after 20 overs.

Mitchell Marsh put in an excellent performance with the ball, taking two wickets and conceding just 18 runs in the two overs he bowled. Apart from him, Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav also struck twice, conceding 23 runs in the four overs he bowled, which included a maiden as well.

Except Kuldeep and Marsh, Axar Patel and Lalit Yadav took a wicket each as well further to mount pressure on an already struggling Bangalore side. Led by David Warner, Delhi would be keen on notching their first win of the season, as they need 175 runs to register their first two points of the IPL 2023.

Here's how Twitter reacted to the first innings between RCB and DC:

Irfan Pathan@IrfanPathan

Brilliant bowling from Kuldeep Yadav 👏 RCB is in trouble.

04:44 PM · Apr 15, 2023

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Shikha Pandey@shikhashauny

Please give Mitch M a cape already! #RCBvDC

04:30 PM · Apr 15, 2023

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Aakash Chopra@cricketaakash

Nortje from one end. Kuldeep from the other. That’s your chance with Maxwell. #TataIPL #RCBvDC

04:19 PM · Apr 15, 2023

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Laxman Sivaramakrishnan@LaxmanSivarama1

Now I understand Virat Kohli’s statement. After PP Kuldeep has come in, he can a bowler who can pick up quick wickets, #IPL2023

03:59 PM · Apr 15, 2023

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Laxman Sivaramakrishnan@LaxmanSivarama1

Now is a phase where Kohli has to make sure his partner starts to feel comfortable with shot making so there might be some dip in the run rate #IPL2023

03:55 PM · Apr 15, 2023

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zaheer khan@ImZaheer

Important game today. Warner needs to shift from accumulator to aggressor. DC has struggled against leg spin - Hasaranga will play a crucial role in the match. With their top three firing runs, RCB need to improve death bowling. #RCBvsDC

02:25 PM · Apr 15, 2023

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Heisenberg ☢@internetumpire

Kohli will play the most audacious shot off an unplayable delivery and get out to the softest full toss. He's just built different

04:20 PM · Apr 15, 2023

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CricketMAN2@ImTanujSingh

Virat Kohli said - "I'm not thinking about Strike rate. Oh my strike rate must be 160 plus or anything. I play T20 cricket for according to the situation. If situation demands I can play 230 strike rate and I can do this any day. I always play for my team & not for myself".

02:51 PM · Apr 15, 2023

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Anurag Dwivedi 🏏@AnuragxCricket

How RCB batting started and how it ended #RCBvDC

05:07 PM · Apr 15, 2023

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Abrat 🫂@rcbian__

Many roles, Negative impact 🙂 #RCBvDC #anujrawat

05:30 PM · Apr 15, 2023

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Akash Rajput @imARajput66

Golden duck for Dinesh Karthik. #RCBvsDC #RCBvDC #Cricket

05:29 PM · Apr 15, 2023

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Aansh@Aansh3167

#RCBvDC #anujrawat RCB fans after watching anuj batting

05:24 PM · Apr 15, 2023

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