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After dishing out two enthralling matches on the first two days, the extravaganza of IPL 2020 returned on the third day with another exciting game. Two rugged sides, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore locked horns at Dubai in third of the league.

The match had more negatives than positives as multiple players failed to live up to their potential. However, in the end, it was Virat Kohli’s RCB who defended their total and opened their IPL 2020 campaign on a positive note. Half-centuries from young Devdutt Padikkal and South African stalwart AB de Villiers ensured that RCB put up a challenging 163-run total on the scoreboard. Twitter also lauded Padikkal for slamming an impressive half-century on his IPL debut.

In response, SRH started off with skipper David Warner’s unfortunate run out. Fellow opener Jonny Bairstow drove the ball straight down the ground and brushed Umesh Yadav’s hand before hitting the stumps at the non-striker’s end.

Bairstow did provide SRH with some resistance as he slammed 61 off 43 deliveries. However, SRH lost wickets in quick succession as Yuzvendra Chahal’s three-wicket haul decimated their batting force. In the end, SRH lost the encounter by 10 runs, handing RCB a vital victory at the start.

Twitter was filled with RCB fans who congratulated their team for their victory. Meanwhile, many fans also trolled Vijay Shankar and Umesh Yadav for their dismal performance. While Shankar bowled two no-balls and got out on a golden duck, Umesh leaked 48 runs in his four overs.

Ravichandran Ashwin also revealed the status of his injury, a day after Delhi Capitals’ victory over Kings XI Punjab. During the match, he had dislocated his shoulder while diving to save a run. Ashwin took it to Twitter to inform his fans that the pain has settled down and scan reports are pretty encouraging too.

1. Wishes pour in after RCB’s win over SRH

Special congratulations to #RCB and @imVkohli @ABdeVilliers17 first game of ipl #2020 good luck 👍 #RCBforever

— Aftab Alam 55 (@aftabalam55786) September 21, 2020

2. Manoj Tiwary lauds Yuzvendra Chahal’s impressive show with the ball

What a remarkable victory! It's Chahal who made all the difference between the two sides… What a bowler! Great win for @RCBTweets!#Chahal #IPL #IPL2020 #RCB

— MANOJ TIWARY (@tiwarymanoj) September 21, 2020

3. Vinod Kambli praises Yuzvendra Chahal for his match-changing spell

Well played @RCBTweets

Lovely bowling @yuzi_chahal, a rare gem in RCB #SRHvRCB

— VINOD KAMBLI (@vinodkambli349) September 21, 2020

4. Irfan Pathan feels RCB looks much better this year

Well done on your win @RCBTweets . team looks much better this year #ipl #chahal #saini #paddikal #abd

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) September 21, 2020

5. Irfan Pathan puts his bets on Navdeep Saini

Is season RCB ke Hukum ka ikka #navdeepsaini

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) September 21, 2020

6. Vinod Kambli disappointed by the mode of Priyam Garg’s dismissal

Disappointed the way Priyam Garg got out.
Such a big platform to for youngsters…you got to play proper cricketing shots…and try to play straight#RCBvSRH

— VINOD KAMBLI (@vinodkambli349) September 21, 2020

7. Pragyan Ojha hails Yuzvendra Chahal and RCB after their triumph

Strong enough to pull the game back for @RCBTweets… How well and how often this man does it for his team with the ball in hand. Chahal ne machaee chehel pehel! #ProGyaan #IPL #IPL2020 #SRHvsRCB #Chahal

— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha) September 21, 2020

8. Jofra Archer ready for RR’s opening game

Prep done and ready for tomorrow’s game 🏏 pic.twitter.com/zqWeWmsOYL

— Jofra Archer (@JofraArcher) September 21, 2020

9. Harbhajan Singh heaps praise on ‘top-class’ Yuzvendra Chahal

Chaaaaaaahaaaaallllll 👌👌👌👌👏👏👏👏👏👏@yuzi_chahal Top class @RCBTweets vs @SunRisers

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) September 21, 2020

10. Shane Warne reacts to his old bowling clips

Hahahaha thanks guys – these clips bought back great memories ❤️ https://t.co/uQ7JPynSme

— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) September 21, 2020

11. Lisa Sthalekar opines on injuries in IPL 2020

We are seeing a lot of injuries so far in the #Dream11IPL, surely it can’t continue as we are only into the third game!!

— Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93) September 21, 2020

12. RCB thank fans for their support

It’s great to start off the campaign with a win. Now we march on! 🤜🏻🤛🏻

P.S: This one is for you, 12th Man Army. ❤️#PlayBold #IPL2020 #WeAreChallengers #Dream11IPL #SRHvRCB pic.twitter.com/UenKI7MNiC

— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) September 21, 2020

13. SRH acknowledge Jonny Bairstow’s vital half-century

.@jbairstow21 wins the #Dream11 Game Changer of the Match for his 61(43) 👏👏#SRHvRCB #OrangeArmy #KeepRising

— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) September 21, 2020

14. Rajasthan Royals gear up for their opening game against Chennai Super Kings

One last time under the lights, before our #Dream11IPL journey begins.

Give us a #HallaBol for tomorrow. 💗#RRvCSK | #RoyalsFamily pic.twitter.com/FqAp4idLos

— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) September 21, 2020

15. Ravichandran Ashwin gives an update on his shoulder injury

I was in pain as I left the field last night, but the pain has settled down and the scan reports are pretty encouraging too. Thanks for all your love and support. 🙏 #IPL2020

— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) September 21, 2020