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After an absolute run-scoring extravaganza in Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Sunday, the IPL 2020 caravan moved to Dubai where two prominent names of Indian cricket locked horns with each other. It was Virat Kohli facing his limited-overs deputy in 10th Match of the tournament as Royal Challengers Bangalore battled with Mumbai Indians at Dubai International Stadium.

The game also turned out to be a high-scoring thriller and the world witnessed second super over of IPL 2020. MI skipper Rohit, after winning the toss, put RCB to bat first as they amassed a daunting 201-run total on the back of AB de Villiers’ blistering half-century.

In reply, it was Ishan Kishan who emerged as MI’s talisman. He smacked a 58-ball 99 but failed to steer MI past the finishing line. The young wicketkeeper-batsman was also assisted by Kieron Pollard in the middle. Smoking 60 off just 24 deliveries, the Caribbean giant wreaked havoc on RCB bowlers in death overs. Pollard smoked 5 sixes and 3 fours during his carnage.

With both teams registering 201 on the scoreboard, it all boiled down to a dramatic super over. Navdeep Saini, flaunting his brilliance, only conceded 7 runs and laid the foundation of RCB’s victory. But the game wasn’t just yet over as RCB still had to face the lethal Jasprit Bumrah in the super over.

Skipper Kohli and De Villiers, on the back of their calibre and experience, were ultimately successful in hunting down the target in the super over. With this substantial win, Kohli’s men bagged their second victory in this year’s IPL. De Villiers also bagged the Man of the Match award for his impressive half-century in the first innings.

Twitter erupted after witnessing all the super over drama. While some fans felt for Ishan Kishan, some lauded the thrill of this year’s IPL matches. After registering two wins, RCB, in pursuit of their maiden IPL trophy, will next lock horns with a dominant Rajasthan Royals side on Saturday.

1. Aakash Chopra reacts to MI’s loss against RCB

And digest this—Defending Champions (#MI) and the runners up (#CSK) have one win each in three games. And #PlayBold has won two out of three. It’s 2020. Expect the unexpected 💪 #IPL2020

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) September 28, 2020

2. Irfan Pathan points out MI’s bowling woes

If Hardik doesn’t ball than it will hurt #mi ‘s plan in long term as krunal’s bowling has gone downhill since last season

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) September 28, 2020

3. KKR skipper Dinesh Karthik reacts to the super over

Ten games , 2 super overs in that !! 😮😮😮😮

What a beautiful tournament @IPL

You have got to enjoy the competition amongst all teams #cricketisthewinner

Enjoying the fact that you don’t feel like the crowd is missing when watching on tv @Sanjog_G @StarSportsIndia

— DK (@DineshKarthik) September 28, 2020

4. Ian Bishop lauds Ishan Kishan for his stellar knock

What another night!!!’ Well done @RCBTweets and thanks @mipaltan for the gripping contest. So happy for former India U19 captain Ishan Kishan.

— Ian bishop (@irbishi) September 28, 2020

5. RCB skipper Virat Kohli heaps praise on his boys after the triumph

Thrilling game of cricket. Proud of the character shown by the team. 💪💪 @RCBTweets #PlayBold pic.twitter.com/k8Jqb8Bg1S

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) September 28, 2020

6. S.Badrinath hails Navdeep Saini for his impressive bowling effort in the super over

Bowlers win you super overs ,it was Saini today , and thank god for a drier ball #RCBvsMI #IPL2020

— S.Badrinath (@s_badrinath) September 28, 2020

7. Irfan Pathan happy after seeing Bumrah and Saini bowling in the super over

Really pleasing to see two Indian fast bowlers bowling well in the #SuperOver #saini #bumrah

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) September 28, 2020

8. Wasim Jaffer reacts to the dramatic super over

10 games in and 2 super overs already. We've had Bumrah bowling a super over to Virat and AB. As far as quality and entertainment is concerned doesn't get better than this. Best league in the world @ipl #MIvRCB pic.twitter.com/EOJ3SveXk1

— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) September 28, 2020

9. Ravi Shastri lauds Washington Sundar’s bowling performance

In a batsman’s world – from Chennai to Washington. Best IPL performance so far in 2020. Special ✊ #IPL2020 #RCBvMI pic.twitter.com/xIW97CnIxB

— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) September 28, 2020

10. Mayank Agarwal tags IPL as the best league in the world

CAN'T GET BETTER THAN THIS! https://t.co/vKZWDhZySy

— Mayank Agarwal (@mayankcricket) September 28, 2020

11. Virender Sehwag hails the Indian Premier League

The best gift of 2020, the Indian Premier League.#RCBvMI

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) September 28, 2020

12. RP Singh lauds Navdeep Saini’s bowling show against MI

A game dominated by batters, I think @navdeepsaini96 won it not once but twice for @RCBTweets . #RCBvsMI #IPL2020

— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) September 28, 2020

13. Yusuf Pathan reacts to the super over between RCB and MI

What an over from Saini in the Super Over! RCB held nerves, well batted Virat and AB. #IPL #IPL2020

— Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan) September 28, 2020

14. Yuvraj feels Ishan Kishan and Kieron Pollard should’ve come in to bat

I think @KieronPollard55 and @ishankishan51 should have come to bat in the super over ! They were set bodies were warm ! I think @rcb will just get out of jail here ? What say #IPL2020 cause @rcb has mr 360 @ABdeVilliers17

— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) September 28, 2020

15. Deep Dasgupta reacts to Ishan Kishan’s absence from the super over

No Ishan Kishan ??? Seriously ????#RCBvsMI

— Deep Dasgupta (@DeepDasgupta7) September 28, 2020