IPL 2024: Top 10 Memes from RCB vs SRH, Match 30
RCB suffered a 25-run defeat against SRH in the IPL 2024.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) suffered yet another setback in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) as they succumbed to a 25-run defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Monday, April 15. The match contested at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru saw RCB winning the toss and invited SRH to bat first.
RCB's decision to field proved to be a miscalculation as SRH's top-order batters unleashed a fierce assault from the beginning of their innings. Hyderabad openers Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head led the charge, stitching a formidable 108-run partnership for the first wicket before the former was dismissed for 34 runs in the ninth over. However, Head went on to demonstrate his power-hitting, hammering a stupendous ton in just 39 deliveries. His explosive innings ended at 102 runs off 41 deliveries, including nine boundaries and eight maximums at an impressive strike rate of 248.78.
Before his dismissal in the 13th over, with SRH at 165/2, the Australian also build a crucial 57-run partnership with Heinrich Klaasen for the third wicket. Klaasen, the ace Proteas wicketkeeper-batter, accumulated 67 runs from just 31 deliveries, featuring two fours and seven sixes. Following this, SRH's former skipper Aiden Markram and Abdul Samad played unbeaten knocks of 32 and 37 runs respectively, guiding SRH to achieve the highest total in IPL history, reaching 287 runs in alloted overs. Ferguson and Reece Topley combined to pick three wickets but conceded over 100 runs in the process.
In pursuit of the challenging target, RCB launched an electrifying start with Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis leading the charge. However, their momentum halted when the current Orange Cap holder fell victim to Mayank Markande in the ninth over, leaving RCB at 80/1. RCB captain, du Plessis attempted to build crucial partnerships with Will Jacks and Rajat Patidar but both cheaply departed the field.
Adding to RCB's woes, SRH skipper Pat Cummins claimed the prized wicket of his counterpart in the 10th over, reducing RCB to 121/4. Regardless, the South African great played a mesmerizing knock of 62 off a mere 28 deliveries, with the help of seven fours and four sixes. Cummins continued his dominance in the 10th over, dismissing Saurav Chauhan without adding to the scoreboard. Cummins struck again in the 10th over, which saw Saurav Chauhan leaving the crease without scoring a run.
The most striking part of the second innings unfolded with the phenomenal innings of Dinesh Karthik, who came to bat at No. 6. When RCB's hopes dwindled, the ace wicketkeeper-batter blazed his guns, igniting a sigh of relief for the home side amidst the seemingly unconquerable target. The 38-year-old veteran showcased his prowess, crafting a phenomenal innings of 83 runs from just 35 deliveries, albeit falling victim to T Natarajan in the penultimate over. His 50-plus run partnership with Anuj Rawat, designated as Impact Player also contributed significantly to RCB's fightback.
As Karthik departed, the crowd offered a standing ovation, highlighted by his courteous acknowledgement with a raised bat, adding a touch of classiness to the game. Following this heartwarming moment, Bhuvneshwar Kumar's impressive performance in the death over guided SRH to secure a victory by 25 runs, etching this game into the archives of cricketing history.
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Here are the best and funniest memes from Match 30 between RCB and SRH:
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