KKR vs RCB Twitter Reaction: Harsha Bhogle 'Exhausted', Gambhir hails RCB as Kolkata break Virat Kohli and Bengaluru Hearts with Thrilling Victory

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In a nail-biting encounter, Kolkata Knight Riders prevailed to pull off a crucial victory over the Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Eden Gardens on Sunday (April 21).

KKR set a challenging score of 222 runs batting first. Phil Salt got KKR off to a flying start. Contributions from Venkatesh Iyer and Rinku Singh, with Salt scoring 48 off 14 balls, boosted their innings. Andre Russell and Ramandeep Singh also played crucial roles in building the total. Captain Shreyas Iyer anchored the ship with a well-made fifty.

RCB's chase saw Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis getting starts but losing their wickets early. Will Jacks and Rajat Patidar then took charge, mounting a formidable partnership that threatened KKR's defence. However, both batsmen were dismissed at pivotal moments in the match.

Andre Russell's double strike in an over swung momentum towards the home team. Sunil Narine also bagged two wickets in quick succession. Despite these setbacks, RCB kept up their scoring rate. Dinesh Karthik and Prabhudessai brought the team close to victory, but it was Karn Sharma who took them agonizingly close. He hit three sixes of Starc in the last over with 21 to get but RCB fell short by just one run in a nail-biting finish.

KKR vs RCB IPL 2024 Twitter Reactions

The fans and pundits were drained after the rollercoaster of emotions throughout the match. It was a see-saw battle at the Eastern Bank of the Ganges, and here are some of the reactions across the cricketing world-

The whole world will echo with Irfan Pathan's tweet. It was a valiant effort from RCB but it was just not enough for them.

It was indeed an IPL classic. And it is also KKR's fourth straight victory over RCB.

Former India player Dodda Ganesh feels its all over for RCB in the IPL 2024. And he is not that off. They need to win six out of the last six to get to 14 points, which itself won't guarantee a place in the playoffs as results will have to go to their way.

This fan hailed KKR captain Shreyas Iyer for his bowling changes and leadership on the field.

Seems legitimate. Had Dinesh Karthik taken one of the refused singles in the 19th over, RCB could have won the match.

Phil Salt pulled off a brilliant run out in the last ball to win it for the Knight Riders.

A much-deserved appreciation for Harshit Rana. The KKR bowler is proving to be a gem for them. He kept his cool and bowled an excellent 18th over.

Commentator and Pundit Harsha Bhogle had his says on the incredible KKR vs RCB clash at the Eden Gardens.

Kolkata Knight Riders mentor Gautam Gambhir hailed RCB's display despite their defeat.