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

Published - 21 May 2018, 12:01 AM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 12:47 AM

Credits: BCCI

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.

Photo by: Prashant Bhoot /SPORTZPICS for BCCI

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.

Photo by: Ron Gaunt /SPORTZPICS for BCCI

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. #<!---->C<!---->S<!---->K<!---->v<!---->K<!---->X<!---->I<!---->P

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Dhoni : 'I didn't hear anything'
Then going for the review as Ngidi was sure with a gesture like 'ja jee le apni zindagi' ? #<!---->C<!---->S<!---->K<!---->v<!---->K<!---->X<!---->I<!---->P p<!---->i<!---->c<!---->.<!---->t<!---->w<!---->i<!---->t<!---->t<!---->e<!---->r<!---->.<!---->c<!---->o<!---->m<!---->/<!---->F<!---->5<!---->J<!---->O<!---->0<!---->R<!---->F<!---->c<!---->i<!---->0

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kaRUN MACHINE #<!---->C<!---->S<!---->K<!---->v<!---->K<!---->X<!---->I<!---->P #<!---->I<!---->P<!---->L

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

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

Lungi Ngidi peaking right before the playoffs ??? #<!---->C<!---->S<!---->K<!---->v<!---->K<!---->X<!---->I<!---->P

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Ashwin is a good player but he sucks as a captain.#<!---->C<!---->S<!---->K<!---->v<!---->K<!---->X<!---->I<!---->P

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

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

RR looking at the #<!---->C<!---->S<!---->K<!---->v<!---->K<!---->X<!---->I<!---->P match. h<!---->t<!---->t<!---->p<!---->s<!---->:<!---->/<!---->/<!---->t<!---->.<!---->c<!---->o<!---->/<!---->n<!---->R<!---->3<!---->U<!---->q<!---->J<!---->H<!---->M<!---->h<!---->u

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

Chennai Senior Kings are Senior because of a Reason!??@<!---->C<!---->h<!---->e<!---->n<!---->n<!---->a<!---->i<!---->I<!---->P<!---->L @<!---->I<!---->m<!---->R<!---->a<!---->i<!---->n<!---->a #<!---->W<!---->h<!---->i<!---->s<!---->t<!---->l<!---->e<!---->P<!---->o<!---->d<!---->u #<!---->Y<!---->e<!---->l<!---->l<!---->o<!---->v<!---->e #<!---->C<!---->S<!---->K<!---->v<!---->K<!---->X<!---->I<!---->P p<!---->i<!---->c<!---->.<!---->t<!---->w<!---->i<!---->t<!---->t<!---->e<!---->r<!---->.<!---->c<!---->o<!---->m<!---->/<!---->S<!---->E<!---->q<!---->d<!---->N<!---->R<!---->2<!---->X<!---->U<!---->1

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

Dhoni does not appeal. He gives judgment. #<!---->C<!---->S<!---->K<!---->v<!---->K<!---->X<!---->I<!---->P

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Kxip's faith on @<!---->D<!---->e<!---->l<!---->h<!---->i<!---->D<!---->a<!---->r<!---->e<!---->d<!---->e<!---->v<!---->i<!---->l<!---->s.
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Never thought I'd say these words ever but I FRIGGIN LOVE YOU LUNGI! #<!---->S<!---->a<!---->y<!---->N<!---->o<!---->T<!---->o<!---->L<!---->u<!---->n<!---->g<!---->i<!---->D<!---->a<!---->n<!---->c<!---->e #<!---->S<!---->a<!---->y<!---->Y<!---->e<!---->s<!---->T<!---->o<!---->L<!---->u<!---->n<!---->g<!---->i<!---->N<!---->g<!---->i<!---->d<!---->i #<!---->C<!---->S<!---->K<!---->v<!---->K<!---->X<!---->I<!---->P

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Feels so bad to think that I won't be able to see @klrahul11 batting after today's match ??? #<!---->C<!---->S<!---->K<!---->v<!---->K<!---->X<!---->I<!---->P

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Since #<!---->C<!---->S<!---->K will be batting second, all they have to do is win before 17.4 overs to move to No.1 spot in Points Table..#<!---->C<!---->S<!---->K<!---->v<!---->K<!---->X<!---->I<!---->P #<!---->I<!---->P<!---->L<!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8

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Cricket experts: If #<!---->K<!---->X<!---->I<!---->P wins with 53+ runs then they are qualifying for playoffs???

Chutiya Ashwin @<!---->a<!---->s<!---->h<!---->w<!---->i<!---->n<!---->r<!---->a<!---->v<!---->i<!---->9<!---->9 : I strongly believes that if we score 53 runs then we will be in playoffs, bcoz I'm Mr.Unpredictable Chutiyaa. #<!---->C<!---->S<!---->K<!---->v<!---->K<!---->X<!---->I<!---->P #<!---->K<!---->X<!---->I<!---->P @lionsdenkxip p<!---->i<!---->c<!---->.<!---->t<!---->w<!---->i<!---->t<!---->t<!---->e<!---->r<!---->.<!---->c<!---->o<!---->m<!---->/<!---->A<!---->o<!---->z<!---->V<!---->Y<!---->M<!---->Y<!---->j<!---->d<!---->S

??? Sravan Karne (@Sra1karne) M<!---->a<!---->y<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8

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! ?#<!---->C<!---->S<!---->K<!---->v<!---->K<!---->X<!---->I<!---->P

??? Banna. (@iJaideep_) M<!---->a<!---->y<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8

Happy to return to the bench, not used to be sent in so early anyway.#<!---->C<!---->S<!---->K<!---->v<!---->K<!---->X<!---->I<!---->P

??? BenchoItsManojTiwary (@BenchoItsManojT) M<!---->a<!---->y<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8

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.#<!---->C<!---->S<!---->K<!---->v<!---->K<!---->X<!---->I<!---->P

??? Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) M<!---->a<!---->y<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8

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.

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

Incredible broadcast on @<!---->S<!---->t<!---->a<!---->r<!---->S<!---->p<!---->o<!---->r<!---->t<!---->s<!---->I<!---->n<!---->d<!---->i<!---->a 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.#<!---->D<!---->D<!---->v<!---->M<!---->I #<!---->C<!---->S<!---->K<!---->v<!---->K<!---->X<!---->I<!---->P

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Finally a Raina special catch this season#<!---->C<!---->S<!---->K<!---->v<!---->K<!---->X<!---->I<!---->P

??? Abhay (@ImAbhay3) M<!---->a<!---->y<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8

MS Dhoni is the best Captain & Best Ever Wicket Keeper in The History of cricket.
Legend. ??????#<!---->C<!---->S<!---->K<!---->v<!---->K<!---->X<!---->I<!---->P

??? sudhanshu' (@whoshud) M<!---->a<!---->y<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8

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. #<!---->C<!---->S<!---->K<!---->v<!---->K<!---->X<!---->I<!---->P

??? LOLendra Singh (@LOLendraSingh) M<!---->a<!---->y<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8

Not rooting for KXIP but Rahul, Tye deserve to play in the playoffs #<!---->C<!---->S<!---->K<!---->v<!---->K<!---->X<!---->I<!---->P

??? Naseer (@BeingYuvNaseer) M<!---->a<!---->y<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8

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

Wow.. Yuvraj gets dropped for one match.. Well done @<!---->a<!---->s<!---->h<!---->w<!---->i<!---->n<!---->r<!---->a<!---->v<!---->i<!---->9<!---->9.. You play irrespective of your poor performances!! #<!---->I<!---->P<!---->L<!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8 #<!---->C<!---->S<!---->K<!---->v<!---->K<!---->X<!---->I<!---->P

??? Sajan Hussain (@iamsajanhussain) M<!---->a<!---->y<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8

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.#<!---->C<!---->S<!---->K<!---->v<!---->K<!---->X<!---->I<!---->P

??? Jaanvi? (@ThatCric8Girl) M<!---->a<!---->y<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8

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

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

Shayad #<!---->K<!---->a<!---->r<!---->u<!---->n karega aaj #<!---->K<!---->X<!---->I<!---->P ka beda paar. #<!---->C<!---->S<!---->K<!---->v<!---->K<!---->X<!---->I<!---->P #<!---->I<!---->P<!---->L<!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8

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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!! #<!---->I<!---->P<!---->L<!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8 #<!---->C<!---->S<!---->K<!---->V<!---->K<!---->X<!---->I<!---->P

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

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

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