‘Jay-Veeru ne aaj RCB ko ek tarfa jita diya’ – Fans react as Royal Challengers Bangalore defeat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 8 wickets

After losing the last fixture against the defending champions, Gujarat Titans (GT), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) locked horns with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, in Hyderabad.

If we talk about the encounter, the RCB skipper won the toss and opted to bowl first. The hosts, while batting first, scored a total of 186 runs for the loss of five wickets. The highest scorer for the side was Heinrich Klassen, who scored 104 runs off 51 balls with eight fours and six sixes in his innings. The pick of the bowlers for the visitors was Michael Bracewell, who snapped two wickets in his spell of two overs where he conceded 13 runs in his spell.

RCB while, chasing a target, finished the match with four balls to spare. The highest scorer for the side was Virat Kohli, who played a match-winning knock of 100 runs from 63 balls, which included 12 fours and four sixes. Du Plessis also played a crucial knock of 71 runs from 47 balls with seven fours and two sixes in the innings. They both together built -up a partnership of 172 runs.

I haven’t forced anyone to support me: Virat Kohli

“Quite special considering the magnitude of the game. Thought SRH got a very good score. Ball was gripping as well. Faf’s been on a different level. I’ve had a quiet couple of games. The way I was hitting in the nets wasn’t transitioning into the middle. Never look at past records (not great numbers against SRH). I put myself under so much stress already. I don’t care what anyone says on the outside. I’ve never been a guy who plays so many fancy shots,” Kohli was quoted as saying in the post-match interview.

“It’s Test cricket (coming up) after the IPL. have to stay true to my technique. I think it’s the tattoos (partnership with Faf). It’s been a beautiful transition for us coming together for RCB at the top and making an impact. Crowd here was amazing today as well. Told Faf as well. Just felt like it was a home game for us. They were cheering for us, taking my name as well. I feel you can’t create this. I haven’t forced anyone to support me. It’s an amazing position to be in that you can provide happiness to so many people,” the 34-year-old asserted.

Here’s how fans reacted on Royal Challengers Bangalore’s victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League 2023: