Twitter reaction: Rajasthan Royals set to beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Eliminator | IPL 2024

In an exciting Eliminator tournament of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Rajasthan Royals (RR) he won Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by four wickets at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The champions of the first season will now meet Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Chennai in Qualifier 2. The winner of this tournament will seal the deal with. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the finals.

Ravichandran Ashwin shines with the ball

Batting first, RCB posted a competitive total of 172/8 in 20 overs. The innings was strengthened by Rajat Patidarwho hit a brisk 34 off 22 balls, supported by some important blows from Virat Kohli (33 off 24) and Mahipal Lomror (32 out of 17). Despite losing wickets in regular intervals, RCB managed to keep the scoreboard ticking, thanks to low batting from Swapnil Singh (9 of 4) and Karn Sharma (5 out of 4).

In RR, Avesh Khan he was the best bowler, taking 3 wickets, but giving away 44 runs in his 4 overs. Ravichandran Ashwin provided excellent support with 2 wickets for just 19 runs. Trent Boult again Yuzvendra Chahal per wicket, containing the RCB batsmen effectively in the middle overs.

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag take home RR

Chasing 173, RR got off to a flying start Yashasvi Jaiswal leading the way, scoring a brilliant 45 off 30 balls. Contributions from Tom Kohler-Cadmore (20 off 15) and Riyan Parag (36 off 26) kept RR in the hunt. Without quick wickets in the middle overs, Shimron Hetmyer (26 off 14) and Rovman Powell (16 off 8) ensured RR crossed the finish line with an over to spare, finishing on 174/6 in 19 overs.

RCB’s bowling was at its best Mohammed Sirajwho took 2 wickets for 33 runs in his 4 overs. Cameron Green again Karan Sharma took a wicket apiece, but their efforts were not enough to stop the RR batsmen from reaching the target. This victory propelled Rajasthan to Qualifier 2. Meanwhile, RCB’s journey ended here, as they bowed out after an impressive season.

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Here’s how Twitter responded:

.@RCBTweets had a great run this season. They should be proud of themselves. Tonight was not their night. This is an incredible win @rajasthanroyals and the crowd behind RCB, they held their own and moved on. Congratulations!!

— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) May 22, 2024

The entire Ahmedabad stadium was in support of RCB. The decisions were in favor of RCB. This is a win and a half for Rajasthan Royals. Well done.

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) May 22, 2024

Chennai is Calling ✈️

Congratulations to 𝗥𝗮ja𝗿than𝗿𝗥𝗥𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗻𝘀

They will face Sunrisers Hyderabad in an electrifying venue #Eligibility2 🤜🤛

Scorecard ▶️ #TATAIPL | #RRvRCB | #It’s over | #TheFinalCall | @rajasthanroyals pic.twitter.com/V8dLUL0hSS

– Indian Premier League (@IPL) May 22, 2024

WE ARE GOING TO CHENNAI! 💗💗💗

– Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) May 22, 2024

Virat Kohli holding the Orange cap after the elimination pic.twitter.com/3cgTKbT6Ut

– Sagar (@sagarcasm) May 22, 2024

The long wait continues for RCB fans to see their team lift the IPL trophy 💔#RRvRCB #cricket #ipl2024 #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/bpr8Jkq8S6

– CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) May 22, 2024

CSK and MI watching RCB play playoffs.. pic.twitter.com/pq1zKLxlXe

— 🇮🇳 романа (@RomanaRaza) May 22, 2024

Our dream run unfortunately came to an end tonight, but the pride and love we showed will forever inspire us. 🫡

Keep your heads up, team. He gave it all. ❤️🩹#PlayBold #Our RCB #IPL2024 #RRvRCB pic.twitter.com/9KrPdeJhNl

– Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) May 22, 2024

The captain has changed
The coach has changed
Jersey Has Changed
Name Changed

Still Waiting for the first IPL trophy continues…💔#RRvRCB pic.twitter.com/7QxnkKZOfR

— 𝑺𝒉𝒆𝒃𝒂𝒔 (@Shebas_10dulkar) May 22, 2024

RCB fans tonight #RRvRCB pic.twitter.com/kBYAb41rCp

– SwatKat💃 (@swatic12) May 22, 2024

thodi jaldi mein hain#RRvRCB pic.twitter.com/ul5c9rEZmA

– Arun Lol (@dhaikilokatweet) May 22, 2024

Nailed it! ❤️🔥

Congratulations RR @rajasthanroyals ♥️🥂#RRvsRCB #RCBvsRR #RRvRCB #RCBvRR pic.twitter.com/Pi1KkQpicx

— poorna_choudary (@poornachoudary1) May 22, 2024

RCB lost. Still no IPL trophy for Virat Kohli after 17 years. This world is unfair. I can’t breathe well 😭😭😭😭😭💔💔💔💔💔#RRvRCB #tapmad #HojaoADFree #IPL2024 pic.twitter.com/n1Z4sRXVGz

– Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) May 22, 2024

Listen to King Kohli

– 741 Running.
– 61.75 Average.
– 154.69 Strike Rate.
– 5 Fifty.
– 1 Century.
– 62 four.
– 38 sixes.

Gives the party 200%.

VIRAT KOHLI’S IPL 2024 ENDS WITH HEART. 💔 #RRVRCB #IPL2024 pic.twitter.com/q83blWZEIZ

— Nibraz Ramzan (@nibraz88cricket) May 22, 2024

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