After bundling out Kings XI Punjab for paltry 88, Royal Challengers Bangalore chased down the target with consummate ease, reaching 92 for no loss in 8.1 overs.
Captain Virat Kohli led from the front with the bat with an unbeaten 48 while Parthiv Patel made unbeaten 40 to help RCB romp home. Kohli struck six fours and two towering sixes during his 28-ball unbeaten knock, while Parthiv’s innings was laced with seven boundaries. While Kings XI slumped to their third successive loss, RCB improved upon their net run rate by sealing the victory in 8.1 overs. RCB now have 10 points from 12 games, same as KXIP with two games remaining for both the teams.
Here’s how fans reacted to RCB’s win over KXIP:
Early night for fans in Indore. This is capitulation from @lionsdenkxip and will hurt @ashwinravi99 Question is can he turn it around from this mauling? @RCBTweets and @imVkohli now has needed momentum.
— Boria Majumdar (@BoriaMajumdar) May 14, 2018
Dear #RCB, you’re like the girl who breaks up with you on New Years but gives you a missed call on Valentines Day. #keepinghopealive #stillloveyou #thishurts @RCBTweets #KXIPvRCB
— Nikhil Chinapa (@nikhilchinapa) May 14, 2018
Kings 11 have only themselves to blame for the position they have gotten themselves into. They had 5 win from their first 6 matches and since then have messed it up. Today’s magnitude of loss will affect their run rate severely. RCB on the other hand will be delighted #KXIPvRCB
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) May 14, 2018
As comprehensive a victory as it can get for the @RCBTweets.#KXIPvRCB pic.twitter.com/dyCLvftjlY
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 14, 2018
Congratulations @RCBTweets & @imVkohli on the outstanding victory at Indore. Well bowled @y_umesh #KXIPvRCB
— Rajeev Shukla (@ShuklaRajiv) May 14, 2018
Right, that was one to forget for #KingsXI.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 14, 2018
Biggest #IPL victories by balls to spare..
87 – MI bt KKR 2008
76 – KTK bt RR 2011
73 – KXIP bt DD 2017
71 – RCB bt KXIP 2018#KXIPvRCB#IPL2018— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) May 14, 2018
Looking at the way they have been batting, what was the harm in playing @YUVSTRONG12 ? Punjab has become just a 2-batsmen team now #KXIPvRCB
— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) May 14, 2018
https://twitter.com/imjsk27/status/996072282270318592
If sportsmanship had a name !
Virat Kohli @imVkohli and The universe Boss @henrygayle 🤝#KXIPvsRCB #IPL2018 pic.twitter.com/aIoRZyAzH8— Marula Siddesh (@ThisIsSiddesh) May 14, 2018
Biggest #IPL victories by balls to spare..
87 – MI bt KKR 2008
76 – KTK bt RR 2011
73 – KXIP bt DD 2017
71 – RCB bt KXIP 2018#KXIPvRCB#IPL2018— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) May 14, 2018
RCB thrashed KXIP in Indore #KXIPvRCB #RCBvKXIP #IPL2018 pic.twitter.com/5u0xSBi9Z4
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) May 14, 2018
https://twitter.com/imShubhamA/status/996071885963124737
What a fiery spell of fast bowling by Umesh🔥🔥🔥 In a batsman favouring format, these are a delight to watch #KXIPvRCB
— Gaurav Kapur (@gauravkapur) May 14, 2018
Any team having #Kohli as its leader MUST be fighting for the ultimate prizes. Such is his passion, will and desire to win.. A captain who leads by example! Hope #RCB keeps going and makes it to the playoffs and beyond 👍👍 #IPL2018 @imVkohli #ViratKohli
— Kaushik LM (@LMKMovieManiac) May 14, 2018
https://twitter.com/DanishSait/status/996046575884419074
Most runs as captain in #IPL :
3683 – MS Dhoni
3525*- Virat Kohli
3518 – Gautam Gambhir
2269 – Rohit Sharma
2099 – David Warner #KXIPvRCB #RCBvKXIP #IPL2018— Rajneesh Gupta (@rgcricket) May 14, 2018
#RCB wins in style.. Complete domination in both bowling and batting..
Without losing a wicket..
As a Captain, @imVkohli is a Phoenix.. #RCBvKXIP #IPL2018 pic.twitter.com/lsIDFlUUgL
— Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) May 14, 2018
So #EeSalaCupNamde is still possible !!. #Believe
— Prabhu (@Cricprabhu) May 14, 2018
Preity zinta now pic.twitter.com/404MFIRUEJ
— Satiz MSD'ian (@Sathish_Sanish) May 14, 2018
The only team to lift the trophy with Preity Zinta support #KXIPvRCB #RCB #KXIP pic.twitter.com/iQMlwrO4RE
— Moumita🇮🇳 (@i_m_mou) May 14, 2018
Brilliant bowling, fielding nd now superb batting by #Kohli nd #ParthivPatel 😍😍
Now,tis is wht I call a match,1st ball Se hi match apne haath me😎
Congratulations @RCBTweets 😊
Nd Congo to @imVkohli too for 5 times 500 run in ipl,highest by any batsmen😊#PlayBold #KXIPvRCB— ӄǟʀȶɨӄ 💙🎧🎩 (@RealKartikk) May 14, 2018
Preity zinta to #KXIP's batsmen. #KXIPvRCB pic.twitter.com/HhUBDqZ3Ul
— Mask 🎭 (@Mr_LoLwa) May 14, 2018
https://twitter.com/TiimesHow/status/996074587753361408
