Twitter Reactions: Rohit Sharma’s 94 helps Mumbai Indians secure maiden win, Virat Kohli’s 92 in vain

Mumbai Indians managed to secure their first win of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) as they moved up to the 6th spot in the points table. They defeated Royal Challengers Banglore (RCB) by 46 runs.

Chasing a mammoth target of 214, Virat Kohli’s heroics could not save the day for RCB as no other batsman came to his aide. Krunal Pandya scalped three wickets for Mumbai Indians. MI skipper Rohit Sharma scored 94 runs to help MI post a total of 213. This is the maiden win for MI in IPL 2018 after three losses.

After put in to bat first, MI was reduced to 0-2 in the first over, then they had a remarkable recovery. Evin Lewis and Rohit first built the innings and then lead the onslaught to take the team’s score to 213-6 in 20 overs. RCB bowlers failed to capitalize on the launch pad provided by Umesh Yadav.

Here is how the fans reacted to MI’s win:

RCB simply having no answers today. Fighting innings from Kohli the only saving grace. Clinical performance from @mipaltan . Rohit in the form he was in is a warning bell for all teams. #MIvRCB
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) April 17, 2018

Ee sala cup rent pe namade. #IPL
— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) April 15, 2018

When you pay a huge stipend to an intern who doesn't perform. #IPL2018 pic.twitter.com/UT1QpgjTZY
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) April 17, 2018

Dear Virat Kohli release yourself from RCB and choose a better team pic.twitter.com/qwrVEyNiFR
— Abhijeet ♞ (@TheYorkerBall) April 17, 2018

Great to watch @ImRo45 & @imVkohli in full flow tonight. Congratulations on the Victory @mipaltan #MIvRCB
— Rajeev Shukla (@ShuklaRajiv) April 17, 2018

1st match: Rohit Sharma scored 15 runs, MI lost the match.
2nd match: Rohit Sharma scored 11 runs, MI lost the match.
3rd match: Rohit Sharma scored 18 runs, MI lost the match.
4th match: Rohit Sharma scored 94 runs, MI wins the match.#Talent #RCBvMI
— Sunil the Cricketer (@1sInto2s) April 17, 2018

CLASS @ImRo45 what an inn..you make it looks so easy🏏🔥🔥⭐️ @IPL
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) April 17, 2018

VK to his fans😂🤣 #IPL pic.twitter.com/kE6cfVG5gm
— Kaushal Acharjee (@rightarmspin) April 17, 2018

Rohit 94 and Kohli 92* – first time both captains have made scores in 90s in a T20 match. #MIvRCB
— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) April 17, 2018

Four consecutive matches won by teams batting first now in the last three days.#MIvRCB
— Umang Pabari (@UPStatsman) April 17, 2018

Assured all-round performance from @mipaltan ! It’s been coming!
Hitman @ImRo45 goes bang-bang! 💥 Captains knock!🏏
Mitch getting Quinny and AB was HUGE! @krunalpandya24 what a spell! What Variation..KICKASS!🤷🏽‍♂️
Come On @mipaltan Let’s rack up the W’s!#MIvRCB ✊🏽@IPL
— Ranveer Singh (@RanveerOfficial) April 17, 2018

Virat has always said he’s a huge fan of Rohit’s batting. Nice of Rohit to find form with Virat around #MIvRCB
— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) April 17, 2018

Lip reading what @imVkohli is saying on field has widened my curse vocabulary extensively. #MIvRCB #VIVOIPL2018
— Sanjana Ganesan (@SanjanaGanesan) April 17, 2018

Barring @imVkohli's knock, poor show all round by @RCBTweets. Team unable to jell yet. Meanwhile Mumbai's ship has set sail. Finally!
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) April 17, 2018

#EeSalaCupSurelyNotNamde
— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) April 17, 2018

Waah Rohit tera team toh mast hai yaar
Kohli: oh hello mera bhi mast team hai
Bowlers?? 🤔 #MIvRCB #IPL2018 pic.twitter.com/NYw4euVMdt
— The Gamechanger (@tarun_0707) April 17, 2018