'Kohli ka bat aaj sach main mashallah tha' - Fans react to a stunning 8-wicket win for RCB against SRH in 2023 IPL

On Thursday, the match between the Sunrisers Hyderabad and the Royal Challengers Bangalore took place at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Royal Challengers Bangalore decided to bowl first after the coin came up in favour of Faf du Plessis. Abhishek Sharma was lost after being caught by Michael Bracewell off Mahipal Lomror, which was not the finest start for SRH. After hitting two fours and a six, Rahul Tripathi scored 15 off of 12 balls before losing his balance.

SRH were in trouble at 28-2. Henrich Klassen, SRH's top batter in IPL 2023, then entered the pitch. The RCB bowlers were utterly destroyed by the South African. He pounded them into the earth in all directions. Klassen's innings was one of the highest calibre. He scored a fantastic 104 from 51 balls, including eight fours as well as six sixes. 

His innings helped SRH to a respectable total. Harry Brook delivered a superb finish in the closing stages. With two fours along with a six, the Englishmen managed an undefeated 27 off 19 balls. These crucial runs made sure that SRH scored 186-5 in their allotted 20 overs. The top bowler for RCB was Michael Bracewell, who amassed 2-13 in his brief two-over stint. Mohammed Siraj too bowled a fantastic four-over inning with just 17 runs allowed. He also removed Glenn Philips from the game magnificently.

Kohli's hundred takes RCB to the fourth spot on the table

The scoring continued throughout the second innings as Virat Kohli with Faf du Plessis immediately hit top speed. The pair put together a formidable 172-run opening stand. Kohli rediscovered his form with a scorching 100 from 63 balls that included 12 fours and 4 sixes. Du Plessis scored 71 runs off just 46 deliveries, including seven fours plus two sixes.

The SRH bowling team was under siege from the very beginning. They put their heads down as they scored the runs for their team despite the difficult pitch. Kohli played some amazing cricket but wasn’t able to finish off the game as he would have desired. Maxwell and Bracewell ensured they took the side home in a crucial game for their side. RCB now face a stern test at the hands of the Gujarat Titans in their last league game of the season at the M. Chinnaswamy stadium.

Fans react to a stunning 8-wicket win for RCB against SRH in the IPL 2023: -

RCB IS STILL ALIVE IN IPL 2023.

Virat Kohli & Faf Du Plessis are the heroes for RCB. pic.twitter.com/CShQUNhs3b

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) May 18, 2023

Last match against GT 🫡

— Shubman Gang (@ShubmanGang) May 18, 2023

Virat Kohli 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ 🔥🔥💪🏼

His Best Hundred in Recent times.

While Chasing.
Firing Guns from the first ball.
Brutally smashed.
No Mercy.#ViratKohli The King 👑 The ChaseMaster. pic.twitter.com/V4lpy9BLly

— Sachin XP (@iSachinXP) May 18, 2023

KING KOHLI 👑

What a knock this has been! @imVkohli has wowed one and all with his masterful century in Hyderabad.

This is his 6th in #TATAIPL, the joint-most in the history of the league with Chris Gayle. pic.twitter.com/zr38DSg03X

— Pradeep Raturi (@pradeepraturig) May 18, 2023

.Slowest Centuries in ipl history

- Kohli (63 balls)
- Kohli (62 balls) today pic.twitter.com/Kpz5pdVoAQ

— 𝓹𓃵 (@cricloverPrayas) May 18, 2023

Biggest FRAUD CAPTAINS of #IPL

EION MORGAN (KKR)
AIDEN MARKRAM( SRH)
GEORGE BAILEY(KXIP)
RICKY PONTING (MI)

— ᗷOᗷᗷY ᕼᗩᖇIᔕᕼIT YADAV⚪️ (@harishit_bobby) May 18, 2023

Script writer be like pic.twitter.com/OH39Lyt2rM

— Prasunjha (@Prasunj90898109) May 18, 2023

After SRH lost to RCB two other teams are very sad than SRH.

CSK & MI be like : pic.twitter.com/NsEZuAax9D

— Meme Hub (@MemeHubbb) May 18, 2023

Good win. Because there is a huge chance of rain in Bangalore on Sunday

— Tippu Sultan (@Tippusultan6120) May 18, 2023

How can you forget Siraj miya

— Tripod (@Richastic1211) May 18, 2023