Both teams were looking for two points in this game between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals. However, if the situation arises, the teams would have also had an eye on the Net Run Rate. Now, RCB has gained a major boost in this regard as they got a big win in Jaipur. Here, we take a look at how Twitter reacted as RCB defeated RR by a huge margin of 112 runs to boost their NRR.
RCB defeat RR by a huge margin of 112 runs to boost their NRR
The points table in IPL 2023 has been tight in the middle. Hence, the Net Run Rate is important and the Bangalore-based outfit was lagging in this regard. However, against RR, the bowlers came up with their best performance to give a solid spike for RCB. With this win, not only has RCB gained two points and confidence, they now have a good NRR to make a case for the playoffs.
It was a complete bowling performance by RCB that helped them win the encounter. All the bowlers who operated for RCB picked up a wicket. Wayne Parnell and Michael Bracewell were brilliant while on the field, there was brilliant work done by the likes of Mohammed Siraj and Anuj Rawat to help the team cross the line. With this big win, the tournament has opened up yet again and we can now expect the likes of Mumbai Indians and LSG to come under more pressure in their next games. NRR of RCB is now 0.166.
Twitter reacts to the brilliant show by RCB
RCB did not have a great show with the bat in the first innings. Hence, many felt they would lose the game. However, the bowler had different ideas as they gave the team a stunning win. Here is how Twitter reacted in this regard:
RR BOWLED OUT FOR JUST 59.
THIS IS RCB, THIS IS DOMINANCE! pic.twitter.com/fcg7q7NkVq
Advertisement— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 14, 2023
That's a great boost up https://t.co/pzNg0LMV8s
Advertisement— san (@SparklingSan_) May 14, 2023
Two points. Momentum. And a giant leap in their NRR. Golden game for RCB #RCBvRR
Advertisement— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) May 14, 2023
RR’s Capitulation has given RCB the much needed NRR boost.
Now, cast your mind back to RR’s first five games this season…four wins and sitting at the top of the table. Only two wins since then.Advertisement— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) May 14, 2023
Teams to Bowled out opponents less than 100 (Most times)
Advertisement7 – RCB*
7 – MI
6 – KKR
5 – CSK
4 – SRH
3 – RR
2 – PBKS
1 – DC— Sairam Anupoju ℁ (@SairamAnupoju4) May 14, 2023
Second lowest score of rajasthan all time in ipl. https://t.co/2oxCHfkT4z
— SHARAD SARASWAT (@beingsharad1706) May 14, 2023
Unreal win 🙏🏻
Great NRR boost as well !#RRvRCB https://t.co/TZhiqw4yXG— Jai Tweets 😶🌫 (@Hey_Jai_1309) May 14, 2023
That 3 sixers saved RR from 49🥺 https://t.co/WrqpYRgj1i
— RNSS (@GenuineViratFan) May 14, 2023
Only RCB can play like this. Cannot defend 200+ totals and can easily defend par totals below 170.
Only RCB had more rapid downfall than RR.Huge win for RCB in terms of NRR.#RRvsRCB #cricbuzz #IPL2023— Aswin Jacob (@aswinjacob6) May 14, 2023
