Twitter Reactions: Delhi Capitals' top-order collapses as RCB look to capitalize in second innings

Delhi Capitals lost their first four wickets in the powerplay against RCB.

Published - 15 Apr 2023, 18:20 IST | Updated - 15 Apr 2023, 18:18 IST

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The 20th game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 featured a thrilling clash between the Faf du Plessis-led Royal Challengers Bangalore and the Delhi Capitals at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore, on Saturday, April 15.

After the hosts posted 175 runs after 20 overs, Delhi came in to chase the target, and the David Warner-led side came into the innings quite confident following their fabulous performance with the ball, which limited Bangalore to a decent score on a typically batter-friendly surface.

However, the hosts retaliated in style as Prithvi Shaw was dismissed in the very first over of the second innings after the 23-year-old ran himself out on the fourth ball of the over, which continued his horrid run in the tournament. The nightmare start did not stop for Delhi as Mitchell Marsh, who impressed with his spell in the first innings, failed to make an impact with the bat as he got dismissed on a duck during the run chase.

Following Marsh’s dismissal, 20-year-old Yash Dhull was sent packing as well after a brilliant delivery by Mohammed Siraj. However, things went from bad to worse after man-in-form David Warner was dismissed after scoring just 19 runs in 13 deliveries. Losing four wickets in the powerplay hindered Delhi's plan to chase the target comfortably.

Delhi Capitals aim to register first win of the IPL 2023

Ace Indian keeper batter Rishabh Pant’s absence was sure to hurt Delhi Capitals’ plan going into the IPL 2023. However, under the leadership of David Warner, the side has been unable to win a single game in the ongoing tournament so far.

In the four matches that Delhi has played so far, they have lost every single one and as pressure mounts on the team with each loss, they would get desperate to register their first win of the season to keep their playoff qualification hopes alive.

Here's how fans reacted to Delhi Capitals' top-order collapse:

Lisa Sthalekar

@sthalekar93

Oh dear…. #DC is a world of pain!! #IPL #RCBvsDC

05:41 PM · Apr 15, 2023

RCBIANS OFFICIAL@RcbianOfficial

Nothing, just the best opening bowling duo in IPL is destroying DC! The score as of now is 3-3 in 3. @WayneParnell @mdsirajofficial #RCBvDC #RCBvsDC #IPL #IPL2023 #CricketTwitter

05:44 PM · Apr 15, 2023

IndianPremierLeague

@IPL

Talk about creating an 𝙄𝙈𝙋𝘼𝘾𝙏! Anuj Rawat gets the opposition impact player Prithvi Shaw out with a terrific direct-hit 🎯 #TATAIPL | #RCBvDC

05:44 PM · Apr 15, 2023

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zaheer khan

@ImZaheer

A fiery start by RCB's top order. However, they lost their way towards the end. Decent bowling effort by DC. Maybe, RCB rushed in using their Impact substitute. Bringing someone like a Karn Sharma later in the game would have been a better tactical move. #RCBvsDC

05:46 PM · Apr 15, 2023

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SAYYED IQBAL ABDULLAH (SIA)

@iqqiabdullah

Shobo nabo barsha.

05:43 PM · Apr 15, 2023

Alvin C 🔥@alvinlaz1596

#RCBvsDC Match Over & Match Fixed DC batting Lineup #RCBvsDC #IPL2023

05:50 PM · Apr 15, 2023

TukTuk Academy@TukTuk_Academy

Prithvi Shaw in some serious form these days🥵 Another Duck for the DC opener... knocking academy door at some intensity man🙈🔥 #RCBvDC

05:33 PM · Apr 15, 2023

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R A T N I S H

@LoyalSachinFan

Prithvi Shaw is highly inconsistent. It's high time DC should find someone better and trade him to Mumbai Indians.

05:32 PM · Apr 15, 2023

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Manan@mananthakurr

If DC lose this match , David Warner should pack his bags already

05:31 PM · Apr 15, 2023

#RoMyPride 45🇮🇳@Poke_Mime07

Comeback Pant This team is sh't without you🥺 Meanwhile KKR not even missing their ex captain 😞 #RCBvsDC twitter.com/Meandmyself017…

Halsey@Meandmyself017

Comeback☄

05:59 PM · Apr 15, 2023

papabooknews247@papabook247news

#RCBvsDC Delhi 32-4 after 6 overs Manish Pandey-11(12) & Abhishek Porel-1(1) batting

05:59 PM · Apr 15, 2023

Mimis Culture@mimisculture

Adult vijay kumar🫡 #RCBvsDC

05:59 PM · Apr 15, 2023

VINEETH𓃵@sololoveee

#vyshak 👊🔥Strikes BIG BOY WARNER #RCB #RCBvsDC

05:59 PM · Apr 15, 2023

Saint@Cricguy1

Vijayakumar Visakh is not bad. Getting very good bounce. Mixing up pace. Got warner with a slower ball. Has decent pace too. Last year, debutant Akash Deep did well for RCB. This year Visakh? #RCBvsDC #IPL2023

05:59 PM · Apr 15, 2023

Mukesh Rathore💗@mukeshzigzag95

Everybody criticizing David warnersl's SR but nobody in Delhi top order performing to free him from this anchor role #RCBvsDC

05:59 PM · Apr 15, 2023

Cric_tok@cric_tok

Everything gone wrong with Prithvi. He continue his bad foam in IPL 2023. By this DC is also struggling with their batting line-up. #RCBvsDC #DCvsRCB #IPL2023

05:59 PM · Apr 15, 2023