Twitter Reacts to Magic Spell From Lungi Ngidi Diminishing KXIP's Chances For Playoffs

The final match of the round-robin league was played between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) at the Maharastra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium in Pune.

It was a battle between one team playing for the top spot in the table versus the other, trying their luck to secure the final berth in the playoffs.

CSK have to win with 14-plus deliveries remaining, whereas, KXIP have to defeat the yellow brigade by a margin of 53 runs.

Early on, KXIP captain, Ravichandran Ashwin received a substantial amount of flak for dropping Yuvraj Singh and bringing in Karun Nair.

In the hindsight, it turned out to be a useful decision as the Karnataka star took the men in red out of troubled waters, giving something to the bowler to bowl at.

Nair scored a priceless 54 which came off just 25 deliveries, taking his team out of trouble with Tiwary, helping KXIP post a challenging 153.

Kings XI received few major blows up front, with their top order failing after a long time, collectively.

Lungi Ngidi was almost unplayable during this phase as he conceded only eight runs in his first three overs.

The Protean bagged the wickets of run machine KL Rahul and Chris Gayle, he came back to remove Ravichandran Ashwin and Andrew Tye to end up with the figures of 4-10 in his four overs.

Here’s how Twitter reacted following breathtaking spell from Lungi Ngidi:

KXIP need to win by 53 runs to get in the top 4. Looks almost impossible now after Gayle gone for 0. #CSKvKXIP

— Trendulkar (@Trendulkar) May 20, 2018

Dhoni : 'I didn't hear anything'
Then going for the review as Ngidi was sure with a gesture like 'ja jee le apni zindagi' ? #CSKvKXIP pic.twitter.com/F5JO0RFci0

— dk. (@d1ksha_) May 20, 2018

kaRUN MACHINE #CSKvKXIP #IPL

— Do u like u? (@TheTopiWriter) May 20, 2018

https://twitter.com/imkb6/status/998234602077540352

https://twitter.com/purnassundar/status/998233306800865280

Lungi Ngidi peaking right before the playoffs ??? #CSKvKXIP

— Faiz (@faizoology) May 20, 2018

Ashwin is a good player but he sucks as a captain.#CSKvKXIP

— Lalo Salamanca (@Salamancaboy) May 20, 2018

https://twitter.com/Trendulkar/status/998214838496251904

https://twitter.com/sy2998x/status/998229811523964929

RR looking at the #CSKvKXIP match. https://t.co/nR3UqJHMhu

— Trendulkar (@Trendulkar) May 20, 2018

https://twitter.com/viraaaj199/status/998229562658975744

Chennai Senior Kings are Senior because of a Reason!??@ChennaiIPL @ImRaina #WhistlePodu #Yellove #CSKvKXIP pic.twitter.com/SEqdNR2XU1

— WhistlePodu Army ® – CSK Fan Club (@CSKFansOfficial) May 20, 2018

https://twitter.com/Cricketician_/status/998206722043994112

Dhoni does not appeal. He gives judgment. #CSKvKXIP

— Sagar (@sagarcasm) May 20, 2018

Kxip's faith on @DelhiDaredevils.
Mood ryt now he ?? #DDvMI #CSKvKXIP pic.twitter.com/JWkApdYr04

— gαנαℓ (@Gajal_Dalmia) May 20, 2018

Never thought I'd say these words ever but I FRIGGIN LOVE YOU LUNGI! #SayNoToLungiDance #SayYesToLungiNgidi #CSKvKXIP

— SA (@Aravind_SA) May 20, 2018

Feels so bad to think that I won't be able to see @klrahul11 batting after today's match ??? #CSKvKXIP

— gαנαℓ (@Gajal_Dalmia) May 20, 2018

Since #CSK will be batting second, all they have to do is win before 17.4 overs to move to No.1 spot in Points Table..#CSKvKXIP #IPL2018

— Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) May 20, 2018

Cricket experts: If #KXIP wins with 53+ runs then they are qualifying for playoffs…

Chutiya Ashwin @ashwinravi99 : I strongly believes that if we score 53 runs then we will be in playoffs, bcoz I'm Mr.Unpredictable Chutiyaa. #CSKvKXIP #KXIP @lionsdenkxip pic.twitter.com/AozVYMYjdS

— Sravan Karne (@Sra1karne) May 20, 2018

Sums up fot CSK the Mightiest Team Ever.. and For MS Dhoni as well – Whether its bowling or batting you can say the Completely team package! ?#CSKvKXIP

— Banna. (@iJaideep_) May 20, 2018

Happy to return to the bench, not used to be sent in so early anyway.#CSKvKXIP

— BenchoItsManojTiwary (@BenchoItsManojT) May 20, 2018

Scenarios for the final league game – CSK v KXIP:

KXIP to qualify:
Beat CSK by 53+ runs.

RR to qualify:
CSK win, or lose by less than 53 runs.

KKR to finish 2nd:
CSK to lose by 76+ runs.

CSK to finish 1st:
Chase the target in 17.4 overs.#CSKvKXIP

— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) May 20, 2018

I'm not a MI Hater But Mumbai Indians k Fans, They Troll Dhoni, Virat only for their single failure.
Sirf un Idiots ki wajah se chahta tha Mumbai Bahar ho.
Good Bye MI and Their Idiot Fans.

#DDvMI #CSKvKXIP pic.twitter.com/gXUVolY2HV

— Mohit. (@mohit_sharma__) May 20, 2018

https://twitter.com/Kashyap_ocean/status/998220719820488704

Incredible broadcast on @StarSportsIndia Select, those guys are everything that commentary should be about. And isn't on the main feed. They just slid into the 8 pm feed with a crackle.#DDvMI #CSKvKXIP

— Gaurav Sethi (@BoredCricket) May 20, 2018

Finally a Raina special catch this season#CSKvKXIP

— Abhay (@ImAbhay3) May 20, 2018

MS Dhoni is the best Captain & Best Ever Wicket Keeper in The History of cricket.
Legend. ❤️#CSKvKXIP

— sudhanshu' (@whoshud) May 20, 2018

https://twitter.com/Marvellous_Capt/status/998221311120936960

https://twitter.com/mahiway__/status/998214908171845632

The way KXIP are batting, they will have to restrict CSK under 50 runs to secure their spot in playoffs. #CSKvKXIP

— LOLendra Singh (@LOLendraSingh) May 20, 2018

Not rooting for KXIP but Rahul, Tye deserve to play in the playoffs #CSKvKXIP

— Naseer (@BeingYuvNaseer) May 20, 2018

https://twitter.com/imSatnam_/status/998214374920675328

Wow.. Yuvraj gets dropped for one match.. Well done @ashwinravi99.. You play irrespective of your poor performances!! #IPL2018 #CSKvKXIP

— Sajan Hussain (@iamsajanhussain) May 20, 2018

https://twitter.com/imSatnam_/status/998205409834942464

Oh my god! Lungi Ngidi what a beautiful ball that was. Exceptionally well bowled. KL Rahul with a poor leave even after seeing the way the ball swung from both ends.#CSKvKXIP

— Jaanvi? (@ThatCric8Girl) May 20, 2018

https://twitter.com/msdhoni7_fans/status/998230138134319104

https://twitter.com/Roudrav07/status/998230127896158208

Shayad #Karun karega aaj #KXIP ka beda paar. #CSKvKXIP #IPL2018

— Googly Devi (@googlydevi) May 20, 2018

https://twitter.com/suryaparthi14/status/998212043525124096

16 overs gone and KXIP have got themselves back in with a chance. At this juncture, if they are to qualify for the play-offs they have to beat CSK by over 53 runs. So they need some big runs and now!! #IPL2018 #CSKVKXIP

— ?Flashscore Cricket Commentators (@FlashCric) May 20, 2018