Tushar Deshpande Trolls RCB After IPL 2024 Playoff Loss
In a dramatic turn of events in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) faced yet another heartbreak, crashing out of the playoffs after a defeat to Rajasthan Royals (RR). CSK pacer Tushar Deshpande trolls RCB with a cheeky meme on Instagram, adding salt to their fresh wounds.
Tushar Deshpande Trolls RCB with Meme
Reacting to RCB’s defeat, Tushar Deshpande posted a meme on his Instagram story, featuring a photo of Bengaluru Cantonment railway station with the caption ‘Bengaluru Cant.’ The post, which was later deleted, mocked RCB’s inability to progress beyond the playoffs once again.
Tushar Deshpande 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/vcVev7crQq
— Heisenberg ☢ (@internetumpire) May 22, 2024
Key Moments from the Match
- RCB’s Initial Innings: RCB posted 172/8 in 20 overs, with key contributions from Virat Kohli (33 off 24 balls) and Rajat Patidar (34 off 22 balls).
- RR’s Chase: Chasing 173, RR reached 174/6 in 20 overs, thanks to a crucial 30-ball 45-run knock by Yashasvi Jaiswal and Riyan Parag’s 36 off 26 balls.
- Bowling Highlights: For RR, Avesh Khan shone with three wickets, while R Ashwin took two. On the RCB side, Mohammed Siraj managed to take two wickets.
- RCB Knocks Out CSK: The trolling was rooted in RCB’s earlier victory over CSK, which knocked Chennai out of playoff contention. RCB’s win by 27 runs secured their fourth-place finish, pushing CSK to fifth.
- CSK’s Response: CSK struggled in their chase of 219, ending at 191/7 despite Rachin Ravindra’s half-century.
- RCB’s Captain Speaks: Post-match, RCB captain Faf du Plessis expressed pride in his team’s efforts, acknowledging they were about 20 runs short due to the conditions and the impact of the dew.
Conclusion
Tushar Deshpande’s trolling of RCB underscores the fierce rivalries and dramatic turns of the IPL. As RCB reflects on their playoff exit, fans and players alike will remember these critical moments and the spirited competition of the 2024 season.