Twitter Reactions: KKR bundle RCB for the lowest IPL total ever

In what was another low-scoring thriller at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata Knight Riders managed to defend a total of 131 runs as they sent the strong RCB batting lineup packing their bags for a paltry 49 runs. The hosts went on to win by a spectacular 82 runs.

Earlier in the day, it was captain Virat Kohli who won the toss as Royal Challengers Bangalore elected to field first. RCB has AB de Villiers and Samuel Badree coming back in the playing XI for this game. For KKR, Colin de Grandhomme came in replacing Shakib Al Hasan.

KKR continued to experiment Sunil Narine at the top order and he continued to impress as he smashed a brilliant 34 (17). He ended up being the top scorer in the game. The likes of Gautam Gambhir, Robin Uthappa and even Manish Pandey failed to get going.

The collapse further triggered as the Kolkata side was reduced from 64/1 to 93/6. Chris Woakes tried to hang in for a while before getting out as KKR were bundled for a shocking 131 runs in the last over of their innings.

Yuzvendra Chahal made merry of the conditions as he ended up with bowling figures of 3/16. Pawan Negi also did well for his 1/15 in 3 overs. Every RCB bowler managed to get among the wickets as KKR got all out for the first time in this season.

If KKR’s batting was in shambles, horrible is the word you’d use to describe RCB’s performance with the bat. Virat Kohli was out for a golden duck. Within a few moments, half of the batting lineup was ripped apart, thanks to some sensational bowling by Chris Woakes and Nathan Coulter-Nile.

Be it the great AB de Villiers or Universe Boss Chris Gayle or the in form Kedar Jadhav, no one was able to sustain the excellent bowling by Kolkata. What’s shocking is that not even a single batsman managed to cross double figures. RCB were all out for 49 in what was the lowest total ever in the history of the IPL.

The trio of Nathan Coulter-Nile, Woakes and de Grandhomme struck thrice each while Umesh Yadav also managed to get one wicket. RCB had no answer to the KKR pacers. Coulter-Nile was deservingly awarded the man of the match.

Here are some of the amazing Twitter reactions that took place during the course of the game:

? unbelievable scenes!! Rightly said by Kohli – park that one! What a win by KKR though! Go the seamers!! @IPL #RCB KKRvRCB #IPL

— Isa Guha (@isaguha) April 23, 2017

No words. Incredible. Where were #RCB tonight?

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) April 23, 2017

Demolished by @KKRiders #KKRvRCB @IPL.

— Anjum Chopra (@chopraanjum) April 23, 2017

@chriswoakes ????

— mark butcher (@markbutcher72) April 23, 2017

So, bowlers do still win matches #KKRvRCB

— Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) April 23, 2017

SPEECHLESS!!!!! https://t.co/Mi8E9MgE1Y

— Michael Clarke (@MClarke23) April 23, 2017

Reminds me of marks in Pre-Boards exam. ??? pic.twitter.com/UUH0hKjmTq

— Virendra sehwag (@virendra_sehwg) April 23, 2017

The runs score by RCB's players looks like the secret mobile no. of Vijay Mallya i.e. 7018982025

Dear CBI thank me later#KKRvRCB

— Virendra sehwag (@virendra_sehwg) April 23, 2017

Virat Kohli seems so furious, Guess the RCB batsmen should be traveling by rickshaw to avoid the wrath of Kohli. #IPL

— Sameer Allana (@HitmanCricket) April 23, 2017

RCB's total of 49 runs today is the lowest ever in IPL history.#KKRvRCB

— Umang Pabari (@UPStatsman) April 23, 2017

After Vijay Mallya, RCB players will be arrested for performance like this. #KKRvRCB

— Gautam (@gautamverma23) April 23, 2017

Saalo 2 strategic time-out tak to khel lo??

— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) April 23, 2017

Stuart Binny sacrificed his wicket as the drinks break was around the corner. True legend. ??

— The-Lying-Lama (@KyaUkhaadLega) April 23, 2017

34 runs off 17 balls….Narine is wondering what's the fuss all about?? #KKRvRCB #IPL

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) April 23, 2017

Gayle falls, stayed longer than expected. Should consult Pollard on defence. #KKRvsRCB

— Gaurav Sethi (@BoredCricket) April 23, 2017

Wankhede yesterday, Eden Gardens today. Proper Cricket love to see bowling sides pulling away the game. Serious bowling NCN, McClenaghan ??

— Himanshu (@HimanJadduboy) April 23, 2017

Gayle completely misses a half volley on leg stump. Ball goes between Gayle and leg stump. Gayle looks mildly embarrassed. Classic T20.

— cricketingview (@cricketingview) April 23, 2017

Oops! AB toh lag gaye. #IPL

— Nikhil ? (@CricCrazyNIKS) April 23, 2017

Big screen trolling Virat & Anushka at the same time. pic.twitter.com/50OfY5sUqe

— Smoking Skills (@SmokingSkills_) April 23, 2017

Jo team RPS ke saamne nahi jeet saki wo KKR ke saamne kya jitegi! ?

— Ojas. (@Ojasism) April 23, 2017

3-2, RCB approaching DD territory now.#KKRvRCB

— Gaurav Sethi (@BoredCricket) April 23, 2017

24th April 2016:
Virat Kohli scored his first IPL century

23rd April 2017:
Virat Kohli scores first ball duck!

— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) April 23, 2017

Moral Victory for RCB bowlers to bowl out KKR's strong batting lineup under 20 overs. ?#KKRvRCB #IPL

— Satnam ? (@imSatnam_) April 23, 2017

Poor actor, Gambhir. That ball hit the left thumb hard and yet he acted raising his hand to show there was nothing there.#IPL

— Humor Silly (@Humor_Silly) April 23, 2017

KKR looking to score some quick runs as rain comes down Shud hv bowled Mills

— Pawan SinghA (@urbanpendu00) April 23, 2017

KKR crumbling in their citadel is rare sight. Chahal has them in a spin.Should encourage Narine & Kuldeep, but they need some runs to defend

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) April 23, 2017

Gautam Gambhir be like. pic.twitter.com/7TrYWSd6q0

— AJ (@DarrKeAage) April 23, 2017

Get the feeling Pandey's quite clearly batting himself into the CT squad here. Such patience and application against spin so far.

— Srinath (@_peews) April 23, 2017

Smart work from Chahal to dismiss Yusuf Pathan! The Knight Riders are in trouble now! #KKRvRCB #IPL

— HoldingWilley ? (@holdingwilley) April 23, 2017

Manish Pandey and Robin Uthappa have played together for 10 years in all IPL seasons. #IPL

— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) April 23, 2017

Good idea to get Binny on for Narine. Always difficult to hit the ball turning away from the batsman.

— The-Lying-Lama (@KyaUkhaadLega) April 23, 2017

#Narine batting at the top is like one of those irritating gully cricket players who wont run but blindly swing effectively #IPL #KKRvRCB

— Anand Subramaniam (@28anand) April 23, 2017

Narine shouldn't bat so well, Gambhir might drop him for performing better than him. #KKRvRCB

— Smoking Skills (@SmokingSkills_) April 23, 2017

Sunil Narine and Gautam Gambhir make a natural opening pair, both experienced, left handers and do smile once a month. #KKRvRCB

— Rofl Gandhi (@RoflGandhi_) April 23, 2017