Twitter Reactions: Virat Kohli leads RCB into the playoffs

It was a must-win encounter for both the teams at Raipur as Delhi Daredevils took on the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the last league game of IPL 2016. While Delhi was renowned for their clinical all-around game, the Royal Challengers were prominent for their batting heroics.

It was Virat Kohli yet again who led from the front to steer his team to an emphatic victory. Not only did the victory seal the playoffs berth for RCB, but also got them to the 2nd spot in the points table, that now gives them 2 shots at securing the final berth. Captain fantastic rose to the occasion when it mattered and batted masterfully on a track that seemed to be a tough one for the batters.

Earlier in the day, Kohli had put Delhi Daredevils into bat first. Delhi’s opener Quinton de Kock played the anchor role and made a 52-ball 60, but wickets kept tumbling at the other end. No other batsman could provide any resistance and the RCB bowling, that had been under the scanner in the tournament, came out good when it mattered. Had it not been Chris Morris’s cameo of 27 off 18 balls, the Daredevils were staring at a very low score. They ended up with 138/8 in their 20 overs as Yuzvendra Chahal bagged 3/32 to be the pick of the bowlers and also the owner of the Purple Cap.

How did the match pan out? – IPL 9, Match 56 Review: Virat Kohli special powers RCB into the playoffs

The Royal Challengers Bangalore run chase was jolted early in the innings with Chris Gayle and AB de Villiers missing out on scoring runs. It was down to Kohli and KL Rahul to not just steady the ship but also keep the scorecard ticking. Rahul played exceptionally well for his 23-ball 38. But in the end, it was Virat Kohli’s 10^th half century of the season that saw RCB home by 6 wickets. Kohli remained unbeaten on 54 off 45 balls with 6 fours.

Here is how Twitter reacted on RCB’s emphatic win:

https://twitter.com/trollmachi/status/734440031868223488

https://twitter.com/holdingwilley/status/734439548319584256

KL Rahul Is One Of The Best Finds Of Tournament. Just Needs A Bit Improvement In Keeping & He Could Be Future Indian Team Player.#DDvRCB

— Sir Ravindra Jadeja (@SirJadeja) May 22, 2016

Another 50…Standing Ovation… #Respect #Kohli #DDvRCB pic.twitter.com/1Tp6JfSAHc

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) May 22, 2016

I think Virat Kohli didn't applied his cheat codes today. #RCBvDD #DDvRCB

— Godman Chikna (@Madan_Chikna) May 22, 2016

KL Rahul has just come in his own this season.. Who said he was a test player.. Reminds me of a young KP!! #DDvRCB

— Saqib Saleem (@Saqibsaleem) May 22, 2016

From second last to second!!! What an Acheivement #RCB hope you will win all your matches in playoffs #ipl #eit20 #DDvRCB

— SUBHAM (@subham001aim) May 22, 2016

Well played champion!!
"Chase master " they said @imVkohli
Well said.. #DDvRCB

— Kaiven Shah (@KaivenShah) May 22, 2016

Can Virat Kohli become the first player to score 1000 runs in a single IPL season? #DDvRCB pic.twitter.com/hvakAbqNc8

— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) May 22, 2016

@imVkohli Feels good to look at the sky when ur a winner and specially thanking for being blessed

— Kirankumar (@keirananna) May 22, 2016

.@imVkohli takes the winning run, and his team is through! What a knock by the skipper! #teamadidas #FeelLoveUseHate pic.twitter.com/KpgZI41HxG

— adidas Cricket (@adidascricket) May 22, 2016

@RCBTweets @imVkohli @TheVijayMallya @sidmallya @ABdeVilliers17 @AllanDonald33 #RCBvDD @DelhiDaredevils @gauravkapur pic.twitter.com/MkmsGkHnaU

— BALAJI (@bal_kanduri) May 22, 2016

Addiction of winning does not go easily.#DDvRCB #viratkohli

— Jigar (@JigaaarPatel) May 22, 2016

https://twitter.com/holdingwilley/status/734441243577458688

@imVkohli Well Played #Respect #Legend?????? pic.twitter.com/9JXpukweM8

— Rohan Balyan (@RohanBalyan3) May 22, 2016

@imVkohli EA cricket released next version of their game ?crickohli ??? luv u champ❤️?

— Ankit (@anku7panku) May 22, 2016

@imVkohli lonely pushing @RCBTweets towards victory @IPL_Sports pic.twitter.com/yjOG3KRARI

— Hamid Faiq Amarkhel (@HamidFaiqAmarkh) May 22, 2016

You have to beat the bottom teams and unfortunately @DelhiDaredevils missed their chance.I think they'd re-think that decision if they could

— Scott Styris (@scottbstyris) May 22, 2016

Rahul Dravid to own social media for next few days in 3…2…1.

— Sampath Bandarupalli (@SampathStats) May 22, 2016

KL Rahul may not get the credit, but his consistency was instrumental when Gayle wasn't scoring.

— Nikhil ? (@CricCrazyNIKS) May 22, 2016

Everyone is so busy to feel sad for Rahul Dravid (the mentor) that no one realized that this was the last game of Zaheer Khan's career

— Shubh AggarWall (@shubh_chintak) May 22, 2016

virat kohli on course to win the IPL #DDvRCB

— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) May 22, 2016

Pawan Negi takes his first wicket in a match which could be his last for Delhi Daredevils. #DDvRCB

— Sagar (@sagarcasm) May 22, 2016

Commentators are jealous of Pawan Negi , whenever he bowls, Commentators mention his fee 8.5 Crore . #RCBvDD #DDvRCB #eit20 @SonySIX #RjAlok

— RJ ALOK (@OYERJALOK) May 22, 2016

Pawan Negi In #IPL2016:
Price – Rs 8.5 Crores
Runs – 57
Price per Run – Approx 15 Lakh. WTF!#KKRvSRH #IPL9 #DDvRCB #IPL

— Sir Ravindra Jadeja (@SirJadeja) May 22, 2016

And like always a team led by sir Rahul Dravid can nvr be the ultimate winners!! He deserves so much! #unlucky
Happy for @imVkohli #RCBvDD

— Prakriti Pandey ? ⚡ (@illuminati5666) May 22, 2016

https://twitter.com/AltCricket/status/734418254047907840

There hasn't been a more knowledgeable & selfless mentor thn Zaheer Khan for young Indian fast bowlers! Ever willing to guide & help #legend

— Navneet Mundhra (@navneet_mundhra) May 22, 2016