Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) recorded their fourth win of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 after they thrashed Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 10 wickets at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday.
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- — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) January 11, 2021 While Kohli remains active on the social media platform ever since he turned a father, the 32-year-old recently also made heads turn as he changed his Twitter bio. Kohli's bio now reads, 'A proud husband and father'.
- Kumble, who also captained India in both the formats (14 Tests and 1 ODI), received wishes from his former teammates and current players on social media. Indian skipper Virat Kohli also took to Twitter to send good wishes to the spin wizard.
Chasing a massive target of 178, RCB showed complete domination as they did not lose a single wicket and won the match. Opener Devdutt Padikkal shined with the bat after he smashed his first century in the lucrative league.
Padikkal stayed unbeaten on 101 from 52 deliveries packed with 11 fours and 6 sixes at a phenomenal strike rate of 194.23. Captain Virat Kohli played a supporting role and scored 72 from 47 balls, featuring 6 fours and 3 maximums.
Earlier, Shivam Dube and Rahul Tewatia played valuable knocks of 46 and 40 runs, respectively, to steer Rajasthan to 177/9 in their allotted 20 overs. Dube slammed five fours and two sixes, while Tewatia smashed six boundaries, including two maximums.
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For RCB, Mohammed Siraj was their most successful bowler, picking up as many as three wickets for 27 runs in his quota of 4 overs. Harshal Patel also bagged a three-wicket haul but ended up conceding 47 runs from his four overs.
Here is how Twitter reacted:
Devdutt Padikkal take a bow!!!!! 😍👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 #IPL2021#RCBvsRR
— Alexandra Hartley (@AlexHartley93) April 22, 2021
This is HUGE, meet the first ever player to reach 6000 runs in IPL @imVkohli It was a delight to watch, more power to you 🙌 Wishing you many more success in life!🤗 #RCBvRR#IPL2021pic.twitter.com/fhAqD2J6Jy
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) April 22, 2021
6000 @IPL runs and 50 fifties as a captain. What a performer @imVkohli Great win @RCBTweets 4 in 4. Hope this year turns out to be special for RCB. #RCBvRR#IPL2021
— Vinay Kumar R (@Vinay_Kumar_R) April 22, 2021
Fantastic innings from young Padikkal. And this year @RCBTweets are in ominous form, which is great to see. Kohli and Padikkal made it look very easy. #RCBvRRpic.twitter.com/fIUC9lImjP
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) April 22, 2021
Very very happy for @devdpd07. There is genuine class here
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) April 22, 2021
Such a mighty effort by young #devduttpadikkal !!!
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) April 22, 2021
Number of centuries for team in IPL:
14 – RCB
13 – Punjab
10 – Delhi
8 – CSK
8 – RR
4 – MI
3 – SRH
2 – Deccan/RPS
1 – KKR
The top-3 are yet to win an IPL trophy #RCB#PBKS#DC
— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) April 22, 2021
Five years apart:-
22 Apr 2016 – Kohli & ABD share 155-run partnership against RPS
22 Apr 2021 – Kohli & Padikkal share 175* (so far) runs partnership against RR#IPL2021#RCBvRR
— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) April 22, 2021
Devdutt Padikkal brings up his century! A classy classy innings by this young man. Playing on a different level. What a delight to watch. 🔥 #RCBvRR#RCB
— Chloe-Amanda Bailey (@ChloeAmandaB) April 22, 2021
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Excellent century for Devdutt Padikkal!
Always pleasing to see young players step up and perform so well.
Hopefully, the first of many to come.
Played, DP!
— Nikhil 🏏 (@CricCrazyNIKS) April 22, 2021
Serious knock! Well played Padikkal. Take rest in next match imo. #IPL
— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) April 22, 2021
Much much deserved. Special knock. Great to see @devdpd07@RCBTweets
— Boria Majumdar (@BoriaMajumdar) April 22, 2021
Player of the Match: Devdutt Padikkal. #RCBvRRpic.twitter.com/iQU1njTDRe
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) April 22, 2021
Devdutt Padikkal really does pack a punch. Extremely pleasing to the eyes. What a terrific 100. Surely, this will rank amongst one of the BEST innings played in this #IPL2021#RCBvRR
— Hemang Badani (@hemangkbadani) April 22, 2021
6000 and counting… Congratulations Kohli!
First IPL ton by 20 year old Devdutt Padikkal #RCBvRR
— Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang) April 22, 2021
Amazing knock from Padikkal! Such class and composure 🙌🏽
— Shai Hope (@shaidhope) April 22, 2021
Former India head coach, Anil Kumble celebrated his 50th birthday on Saturday (October 17). Kumble is presently in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020. He is working with Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) as Director of Cricket Operations.
One of the finest spinners to have played for India, Kumble finished his international career with 619 Test wickets and 337 ODI scalps.
Kumble, who also captained India in both the formats (14 Tests and 1 ODI), received wishes from his former teammates and current players on social media. Indian skipper Virat Kohli also took to Twitter to send good wishes to the spin wizard.
“Wish you a very happy birthday Anil Bhai @anilkumble1074. Have a great day,” Kohli wrote on Twitter.
Wish you a very happy birthday Anil Bhai @anilkumble1074. Have a great day.
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) October 17, 2020
Kumble too responded and thanked Kohli on his tweet.
Thanks Virat.
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) October 17, 2020
However, soon after Kohli’s wish, the internet was flooded with memes as the users were surprised to see this. It must be noted that Kumble’s tenure as Team India’s head coach ended on a shocking note.
The former leg-spinner resigned from the position just two days after India lost to Pakistan in the final of 2017 ICC Champions Trophy. Kumble had then revealed that the partnership between him and captain Kohli was unsustainable.
Here is how fans reacted to Kohli’s tweet:
Has Someone hacked Virat’s account? https://t.co/OtODtvyTcy
— Cricketologist (@AMP86793444) October 17, 2020
Ravi Shastri right now: pic.twitter.com/jJv5KTNcHW
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) October 17, 2020
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Ravi shastri rn – pic.twitter.com/q60Pao7cgd
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— Deeksha jain 🇮🇳 (@hungry_heart68) October 17, 2020
Anil Kumble rn:- pic.twitter.com/5jmTy8aVlx
— mememachine2499 (@mememachine2499) October 17, 2020
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— Nikhil 🏏 (@CricCrazyNIKS) October 17, 2020
Ravi sashtri rn pic.twitter.com/KzotGc0nSX
— THE | Epic Blogger | (@Kush_official_) October 17, 2020
Incidentally, KXIP coached by Kumble have met Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) two times in the ongoing IPL 2020 and won on both occasions.
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Overall, Punjab have won three matches and currently occupying the sixth spot in the points table, while RCB are sitting at the third spot with six victories.