IPL 2024 [WATCH]: RCB fans celebrate victory over SRH with the iconic ‘shush’ celebration

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) seized a dominant victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), halting SRH’s four-match winning streak in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. This breakthrough came after RCB’s six consecutive losses this season. Following the match, fans celebrated RCB’s triumph in SRH’s signature style at their home ground in Hyderabad. This win marked RCB’s second victory in the 17th season of the league.

The rise of silent celebrations in IPL 2024

The silent celebration trend originated during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 after Team India’s loss in the final, with Pat Cummins pioneering the gesture by placing a finger on his lips. In IPL 2024, when Cummins assumed the captaincy of SRH, the team’s fans adopted the silent celebration style to commemorate victories, paying homage to Cummins’ influence and leadership.

RCB supporters are in a frenzy over the win against SRH

RCB fans are ecstatic and overjoyed following their victory against SRH, a team known for their high-scoring performances in IPL 2024. After the match, RCB supporters responded with a silent celebration gesture towards the SRH fans.

Here is the Video:

Silence 🤫😶 #SRHvsRCB https://t.co/McMjPj24EP pic.twitter.com/C8vNSfGGM6

— Sai Mohan Dhfm (@SaimohanDhfm) April 25, 2024

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RCB’s playoff qualification prospects in the 17th season

In the 17th season of the IPL, RCB will face an uphill battle for playoff qualification. With only two wins and seven losses, their chances hung in the balance. To secure a spot, they needed to win all remaining matches and hope for favorable outcomes from other teams’ matches. Their fate will be determined by their performance and results in the upcoming matches.

In their last match against SRH, RCB secured victory by 35 runs in a high-scoring event. Opting to bat first, RCB posted a formidable total of 206/7 in their allotted 20 overs. In response, SRH managed 171/8 in 20 overs.

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