New Delhi: The hopes of a possible final for RCB and Virat Kohli were all dashed to the ground as last night Rajasthan Royals dished out a 4-wicket defeat to Kohli and Co. Faf du Plessis and his side were riding on a winning momentum which lasted for 6 matches. For RCB, it was a horror show as their batters failed to get a competitive total. In the second innings with the dew factor setting in, it turned out to be a cakewalk for Rajasthan who chased the total with 1 over to spare.
No one is happier than Csk fans rn pic.twitter.com/arjarwpvtX
— Maryam (@maryamshifah) May 22, 2024
It has been a heartbreaking moment for all the players and fans from around the world. Rajasthan made an impactful comeback in the game against RCB while the latter looked sloppy with the bat. However, RCB’s loss has received major traction on social media as CSK’s fans celebrated Rajasthan’s victory over Bengaluru.
CSK Fans From Stadium #RCBvsRRpic.twitter.com/JzgqpW06t0
— Prof cheems ॐ (@Prof_Cheems) May 22, 2024
CSK vs RCB- Off-field rivalry
Although RCB’s loss against RR broke the hearts of millions of fans who have been loyal to the franchise for the past 16 years, for the fans of CSK it was a night of celebration and jubilation across the streets. CSK and RCB have been at loggerheads with each other since the inception of the IPL. The match between both sides is even treated as the famous South Indian derby.
Chokli tears are my daily medicine, my weekly energy, my monthly inspiration, my yearly motivation
Csk fans in the stadium celebrating haarcb funeral #RCBvsRR pic.twitter.com/p7AbAbBmvn
— 𝑃𝑖𝑘𝑎𝑐ℎ𝑢☆•° (@11eleven_4us) May 22, 2024
#RCB 😂😂😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/UXKW0lueih
— Niranjan kumar (@niranjan2428) May 23, 2024
This year the rivalry has gone a notch higher after the fans of both sides ended in a brutal scuffle post-match on the 18th of May. On that occasion, RCB won the contest against CSK to go to the playoffs. Moreover, RCB players found themselves in the middle of scathing criticism after the side did not shake hands with Mahendra Singh Dhoni who was probably playing his last IPL.
E Sala Cup Lollipop🍭🍭🍭#RCBvsRR #Chokli #Hallabol #Chokers #Haarcb #TodayRCB #ViratKohliinIPL pic.twitter.com/9KNYm25nSe
— 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓 𝕏 🚩 (@ALERTXOP) May 22, 2024
The only Way To lift Trophy RCB Fans 😄😄
WARRA TROPHY FOR RCB #Chokli | #RCBvsRR pic.twitter.com/as1P3gBIQb
— IPL FOLLOWER (@BiggBosstwts) May 22, 2024
Virat Kohli in knockout games #Chokli pic.twitter.com/rQBp7Akuot
— Headmaster (@bash_kaak) May 22, 2024
Naturally, Dhoni’s fans did not miss the chance to return the favour at their arch-rivals. Social media was flooded with memes and jeering jabs which were hurled at both Virat Kohli and his side. The entire Twitter was converted into a battlefield where fans of both sides were mud-slinging at each other. CSK fans took out their own Twitter storm under #WarraTrophyRCB which was trending on social media.
Now RCB fans from last 16 years #RCBvsRR haarcb fans #hallabol #chokli #fixing.
pic.twitter.com/mmpPIWxy5f— Καʀαƞ 🎖️ (@JDKaranLeo) May 22, 2024
This off-field battle between both sides has left a bitter aftertaste amongst all the cricket fans and lovers of the sport. It also shows us that Cricket as a game should stay limited only to the ground and not beyond that.
