Following their victory in Jaipur on Saturday, Royal Challengers Bangalore undoubtedly banished the demons of their lowest total ever of 49. This was utter carnage of historic measurements. RCB surged back in a spectacular manner from their position in the bottom part of the standings having a poor net run rate of 0.3.
Rajasthan Royals were bowled out for only 59 runs, which is their second-lowest IPL total ever, and RCB produced an incredible 112-run victory to put themselves once again in the running for the playoffs. However, a brash tweet from the Lucknow Super Giants triggered an astounding “Eliminator” request from supporters of the two teams.
IN 2009 RR vs RCB RR all out on 59
In 2023 RCB vs RR RR all out on 59
History repeats itself RCB Always own fixer rr #RCBvsRR pic.twitter.com/EJKhbct8ur— Priyanshu (@PriyanshuVK18K) May 14, 2023
The inconceivable victory on Sunday, that stunned some staunch RCB supporters, undoubtedly produced certain seismic adjustments in the standings until Kolkata Knight Riders’ first victory at Chepauk in ten years against Chennai Super Kings bolstered their prospects. After the conclusion of the doubleheader on Sunday, RCB was in 5th spot in the overall standings having six wins and 12 defeats.
They currently trail fourth-place LSG by just one point. Given that the squad still has two games left, the first of them will be played at home versus the reigning champions Gujarat Titans and then against Sunrisers Hyderabad away at the Rajiv Gandhi International stadium.
Today's hero for me – Anuj Rawat with bat and Wk. #IPL2023 #RCBvsRRpic.twitter.com/d4nPamRxFM
— Mayur (@133_AT_Hobart) May 14, 2023
Meanwhile the victory in Jaipur gives RCB an opportunity to qualify for the knockout stages once more. They will wrap up the season having 16 points after two victories, which might secure RCB a spot in the knockout rounds if other circumstances in the final nine league contests work in their favor.
He played on a different track today 💀💪
Wara player Maxi❤#IPL2023 #RCBvsRRpic.twitter.com/i9ykIVrFcF— Mayur (@133_AT_Hobart) May 14, 2023
However, after LSG tweeted about RCB’s victory, majority of social media users suggested that fans are dying to watch an “Eliminator” match between RCB and LSG.
Here are some of the best fan reactions on Twitter.
Say naveen to use this one pic.twitter.com/ZvZtwPER9n
— blankk (@sayurnameee) May 14, 2023
bro trynna end the fight after seeing rcb's fabulous bowling bwhahahah
— neeeel (@neelonpoint) May 14, 2023
Mark my words RCB never ever win ipl trophy 🐷
— AVIRAL Nishad (@Raistar_143) May 14, 2023
RCB on playing eliminator with LSG pic.twitter.com/lHgPI2YWvy
— r/LSG (@FoxingEverythi1) May 14, 2023
Lets hope Eliminator Rcb vs Lsg steel cage match😆!!
— Saurav (@saurav_b16) May 14, 2023
Agli Baar Panga Nahi Lene Ka pic.twitter.com/NvCLuVCdqF
— Vishwajit Patil (@_VishwajitPatil) May 14, 2023