IPL 2018, KXIP vs RCB: Twitter reacts as Bangalore demolish Punjab in a must-win game

Royal Challengers Bangalore who needed three wins in three games to stay alive in the tournament, put KXIP to bat first after winning the toss in Indore.

Even though KXIP's openers got a decent start, Umesh Yadav pulled things back for RCB as he dismissed both the openers in the fifth over of the match.

From there on, there was no looking back for the Royal Challengers Bangalore. The only batsmen other than KL Rahul and Chris Gayle who managed to reach the double figure mark was Aaron Finch, who scored a 23-ball 26.

In addition to the performance of RCB's bowlers, their fielders were exceptional as they affected three run-outs in the game.

Chasing a target of 89, the Bangalore-based franchise cruised through, as they scored 92 runs in 8.1 overs without the loss of any wicket.

Before the match, RCB's net run rate was -0.261, and after their emphatic win, their run rate is now +0.216. On the other hand, KXIP now has the worst net rate of -0.518 in the tournament after two big losses.

Here's how Twitter reacted to KXIP's demolition by RCB:

Dear #RCB fans....hope you won’t curse me for picking your team on #AakashVani today 🙏🙌😂🙈 #KXIPvRCB
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) May 14, 2018

Umesh has now won five Man of the Match awards against KXIP - only Yusuf Pathan has won as many against an opponent in IPL (five vs DC). #KXIPvRCB #IPL2018
— Deepu Narayanan (@deeputalks) May 14, 2018

in the strategic timeout #KXIP will have to strategise how to avoid the owners on the way out tonight #KXIPvRCB
— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) May 14, 2018

Kings 11 have only themselves to blame for the position they have gotten themselves into. They had 5 win from their first 6 matches and since then have messed it up. Today’s magnitude of loss will affect their run rate severely. RCB on the other hand will be delighted #KXIPvRCB
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) May 14, 2018

Lowest total for KXIP in IPL:

88 vs RCB in 2015
88 vs RCB in 2018#KXIPvRCB #IPL2018
— Sportskeeda (@Sportskeeda) May 14, 2018

Lowest totals vs RCB in IPL:
58 RR, Cape Town, 2009
82 DC, Mumbai, 2010
88 KXIP, Indore, 2018 *
88 KXIP, Bengaluru, 2015
92 RR, Bengaluru, 2010#KXIPvRCB#IPL2018
— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) May 14, 2018

Umesh Yadav three+ wkt hauls vs KXIP in IPL:

4/33 Kolkata, 2017
3/13 Kolkata, 2014
3/19 Dharamshala, 2012
3/21 Delhi, 2012
3/23 Bengaluru, 2018
3/23 Indore, 2018
3/33 Pune, 2015

No other bowler has more than five such hauls against an opponent.#KXIPvKKR #IPL2018
— Deepu Narayanan (@deeputalks) May 14, 2018

Surya kumar and Ishan. Surya kumar and Rohit. Gayle and Rahul. Mayank, Finch and Yuvi. Batsmen Umesh has dismissed in one over this season. #KXIPvRCB
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) May 14, 2018

#KXIPvRCB Delhi Daredevils watching KKR, KXIP, RCB, RR and MI struggling for last 2 places in the playoff 😂 pic.twitter.com/7FHDygB3OM
— Troll Hub (@tejasarcasm) May 14, 2018

Looking at the way they have been batting, what was the harm in playing @YUVSTRONG12 ? Punjab has become just a 2-batsmen team now #KXIPvRCB
— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) May 14, 2018

After Watching #RCB bowling #KXIPvRCB pic.twitter.com/XfaYbOq51n
— Rishabh Srivastava (@AskRishabh) May 14, 2018

Dear #RCB, you’re like the girl who breaks up with you on New Years but gives you a missed call on Valentines Day. #keepinghopealive #stillloveyou #thishurts @RCBTweets #KXIPvRCB
— Nikhil Chinapa (@nikhilchinapa) May 14, 2018

That moment when two close buddies greet each other 🕺🕺@YUVSTRONG12 #KXIPvRCB #VIVOIPL pic.twitter.com/cSoRgjeZZu
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 14, 2018

What a fiery spell of fast bowling by Umesh🔥🔥🔥 In a batsman favouring format, these are a delight to watch #KXIPvRCB
— Gaurav Kapur (@gauravkapur) May 14, 2018

Brilliant captaincy from Kohli. Was so easy to hold Umesh back after his first couple of overs. He didn't. Gave him an extra over and Umesh removed both danger men. #KXIPvRCB
— Abhishek (@Sajjanlaunda) May 14, 2018

#KXIPvRCB why do I get feeling all of this is happening to ensure Mumbai Indians qualify for play off.
— Rohit D Sharma (@rdharamsharma) May 14, 2018

The only team to lift the trophy with Preity Zinta support #KXIPvRCB #RCB #KXIP pic.twitter.com/iQMlwrO4RE
— Moumi (@i_m_mou) May 14, 2018

Remember when things were just going fine for KXIP and then they decided to experiment with their batting order against Rajasthan Royals for no reason.... been all downhill since then. #IPL2018 #KXIPvRCB
— Chetan Narula (@chetannarula) May 14, 2018

Kings having serious jitters....They say that crossing the finish line is toughest in sport. #KXIPvRCB #IPL
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) May 14, 2018

May 14, 2017 : #KXIP - 73 All Out!
May 14, 2018 : #KXIP - 88 All Out!

That's an improvement, I say 😑#KXIPvRCB
— SocialSaint (@isocialsaint) May 14, 2018

#KXIPvRCB. So bored I decided to watch Hera Pheri for entertainment. Babu Bhaiya will entertain us
— VINOD KAMBLI (@vinodkambli349) May 14, 2018

Expect the unexpected. The climb for RCB and their NRR this game. #KXIPvRCB 😀
— Prabhu 🏏 ‏ (@Cricprabhu) May 14, 2018

Did any exit poll predict this late #RCB surge? 🤔 #KXIPvRCB
— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) May 14, 2018

The wheels coming off for #KXIP#RCB have been electric in the field today #KXIPvRCB
— Gaurav Kapur (@gauravkapur) May 14, 2018

Kings 11 Punjab bundled for 88.

They downed some Daru and not lassi before the game began

#KXIPvRCB
— Karan Jotwani (@BabaJotwani) May 14, 2018

Mayank Agarwal this season -

Ranji: 1160 runs @105.45 (HS 304*)
Vijay Hazare: 723 runs @90.37 (HS 140)
Syed Mushraq Ali: 258 runs @28.66 (HS 86)
IPL: 120 runs @12.00 (HS 30)#KXIPvRCB
— Deepu Narayanan (@deeputalks) May 14, 2018

To be honest, we all should bow down to Ashwin. That's what unpredictability actually means. To give the whole world the impression that you will qualify to the playoffs and then to go on a losing spree like an absolute champion. What a guy. #KXIPvRCB
— Abhishek (@Sajjanlaunda) May 14, 2018

Thank god it’s May! Wow. Incredible stuff, RCB looking good 🤴 #KXIPvRCB
— Danish Sait (@DanishSait) May 14, 2018

Sehwag's reaction while watching #KXIP batting today!#KXIPvRCB #IPL2018 pic.twitter.com/xGqHR8k4jZ
— Heny (@heny5296) May 14, 2018

Umesh Yadav and Mohammad Siraj were toying with KXIP's batting. Virat Kohli and Parthiv Patel is toying with KXIP's bowling.#KXIPvRCB
— Jaanvi 🏏 (@ThatCricketBuff) May 14, 2018

Seeing Virat wholeheartedly celebrating dismissal of a batsman like Ashwin, narrates sad part of the story.

I’ve seen it all. 🤦🏻‍♂️ #KXIPvRCB
— अक्षय (@SunoBawal) May 14, 2018

KXIP Batsmen ran much slower than Kajol does in DDLJ #KXIPvRCB
— Mohit. (@mohit_sharma__) May 14, 2018

Meanwhile, Preity Zinta complains to BCCI against #SRH bowlers for wearing #RCB jersey and playing in place of RCB bowlers.

Why you do this, #SRH? 😭#KXIPvRCB
— SocialSaint (@isocialsaint) May 14, 2018

#RCB remain in seventh place but their NRR of about negative 0.26 has now turned to positive 0.218..... we got this #IPL #KXIPvRCB
— Ke nna Segopotje (@Segopotje_) May 14, 2018

Umesh Yadav claims the Man of the Match award

4 overs 23 runs 3 wickets [KL Rahul, Gayle, Tye] #KXIPvRCB #KXIP #RCB #IPL #IPL2018 pic.twitter.com/R6gQA218zF
— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) May 14, 2018

Toady punjab saved data of jio users😁😁😁 #KXIPvRCB
— Piyush Yadav (@piyush_yadav28) May 14, 2018

The first time RCB have managed to win back to back games since winning five in a trot leading to the 2016 final.#KXIPvRCB #IPL2018
— Dugout Cricket (@DugoutCricket) May 14, 2018

Today's match is a proof for how #KXIP depends mostly on their openers for batting.
Needs to win their remaining two. Others players have to step up! #KXIPvRCB #RCBvKXIP #VIVOIPL #IPL2018
— Varad Chakrapani (@ChakrapaniVarad) May 14, 2018