RR vs RCB: Twitter Reacts As Shahbaz Ahmed, Dinesh Karthik Star For RCB To Hand RR Their First Defeat Of IPL 2022

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) won the battle of the royals as they brushed past Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 4 wickets and handed Sanju Samson and co. their first defeat of the IPL 2022 season.

Batting first, Rajasthan put up a sturdy total of 169 on the board courtesy of a 47-ball 70 from Jos Buttler. He struggled till the death overs and was barely able to time the ball.

However, Buttler found his timing in and managed to finish the innings off in style alongside Shimron Hetmyer, snatching 42 runs in the last two overs. For RCB, it was Harshal Patel once again being the best of the lot, finishing with figures of 1/18 in four overs.

Bangalore started off well in the run chase with a 55-run opening partnership between Faf du Plessis and Anuj Rawat. Once Yuzvendra Chahal dismissed the former, a collapse ensued which saw RCB lose four wickets for just seven runs.

Sherfane Rutherford couldn’t do much either but it was the unlikely pair of Dinesh Karthik and Shahbaz Ahmed who turned the tides in Bangalore’s favor. They put on 67 runs for the sixth wicket, virtually winning the match for RCB.

Chahal’s brilliant effort (2/15 in 4 overs) went to waste as the other bowlers were taken to the cleaners. Karthik, who has been given the job of the finisher, aptly stayed till the end and helped take his side over the line.

Here’s how Twitter reacted to RR vs RCB, Game 13:

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— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->5<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->2

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— parthiv patel (@parthiv9) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->5<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->2

DK – @<!---->D<!---->i<!---->n<!---->e<!---->s<!---->h<!---->K<!---->a<!---->r<!---->t<!---->h<!---->i<!---->k Vera maari, Vera maari ? #<!---->R<!---->R<!---->v<!---->R<!---->C<!---->B #<!---->T<!---->a<!---->t<!---->a<!---->I<!---->P<!---->L

— S.Badrinath (@s_badrinath) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->5<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->2

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— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->5<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->2

Fantastic effort from Shahbaz Ahmed and Dinesh Karthik. DK in such wonderful striking form is an asset for any side and his hunger just proves never give up. Great for @<!---->R<!---->C<!---->B<!---->T<!---->w<!---->e<!---->e<!---->t<!---->s #<!---->R<!---->C<!---->B<!---->v<!---->R<!---->R p<!---->i<!---->c<!---->.<!---->t<!---->w<!---->i<!---->t<!---->t<!---->e<!---->r<!---->.<!---->c<!---->o<!---->m<!---->/<!---->o<!---->r<!---->Z<!---->2<!---->8<!---->Z<!---->I<!---->i<!---->H<!---->C

— Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->5<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->2

These little gems from DK… Keeps inventing his own cheeky angles on the field. Geometry lessons with the bat and ball instead of a compass and protractor #<!---->R<!---->R<!---->v<!---->s<!---->R<!---->C<!---->B

— Jatin Sapru (@jatinsapru) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->5<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->2

@<!---->D<!---->i<!---->n<!---->e<!---->s<!---->h<!---->K<!---->a<!---->r<!---->t<!---->h<!---->i<!---->k and #<!---->s<!---->h<!---->a<!---->b<!---->a<!---->z lighting it up for @<!---->R<!---->C<!---->B<!---->T<!---->w<!---->e<!---->e<!---->t<!---->s !!! ??? absolute gold this !! #<!---->R<!---->C<!---->B<!---->v<!---->R<!---->R #<!---->I<!---->P<!---->L<!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->2

— Veda Krishnamurthy (@vedakmurthy08) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->5<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->2

Also, so happy to see @<!---->D<!---->i<!---->n<!---->e<!---->s<!---->h<!---->K<!---->a<!---->r<!---->t<!---->h<!---->i<!---->k remind people to never ever write him off ?
Unbeaten so far in the tournament! ?
Twins bringing him the good fortune, hope he continues to enjoy this run??

— Bhavna Balakrishnan (@Bhavna__B) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->5<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->2

Attitude, skills and awareness. That’s exactly what is required to perform at this big stage. Well played #<!---->S<!---->h<!---->a<!---->h<!---->b<!---->a<!---->z<!---->A<!---->h<!---->m<!---->e<!---->d #<!---->R<!---->C<!---->B<!---->v<!---->R<!---->R #<!---->I<!---->P<!---->L<!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->2

— Vinay Kumar R (@Vinay_Kumar_R) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->5<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->2

#<!---->R<!---->C<!---->B looked sunk when the 4th wicket fell. Then came @<!---->d<!---->k to play a bionic inings and take his team to an astonishing win he’s already emerged as the MVP of his team this season

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->5<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->2

This was a special innings from the uncapped Shahbaz Ahmed. And Dinesh Karthik continues to live up to his finishers role for RCB.

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->5<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->2

This has been really really special from DK ?? #<!---->R<!---->C<!---->B<!---->v<!---->R<!---->R @<!---->D<!---->i<!---->n<!---->e<!---->s<!---->h<!---->K<!---->a<!---->r<!---->t<!---->h<!---->i<!---->k

— Gaurav Kapur (@gauravkapur) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->5<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->2

DK used all his experience to pull an incredible victory for #<!---->R<!---->C<!---->B #<!---->R<!---->C<!---->B<!---->v<!---->R<!---->R #<!---->D<!---->i<!---->n<!---->e<!---->s<!---->h<!---->K<!---->a<!---->r<!---->t<!---->h<!---->i<!---->k #<!---->I<!---->P<!---->L<!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->2

— Vinay Kumar R (@Vinay_Kumar_R) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->5<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->2

Both him and shabaz ??

— Sam Billings (@sambillings) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->5<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->2

So so much to admire about @<!---->D<!---->i<!---->n<!---->e<!---->s<!---->h<!---->K<!---->a<!---->r<!---->t<!---->h<!---->i<!---->k. This has been sensational. Never say never with DK.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->5<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->2

DK has already played three important knocks this season. And this is just the third game for #<!---->R<!---->C<!---->B #<!---->I<!---->P<!---->L<!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->2

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->5<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->2

Well played Shahbaz Ahmed. Not often spoken about enough – But almost always manages to make an impression. #<!---->R<!---->R<!---->v<!---->s<!---->R<!---->C<!---->B

— Jatin Sapru (@jatinsapru) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->5<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->2

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