RCB vs CSK: Anushka in awe of Dhoni's popularity, Mahirat bromance, Deepk Chahar fears MSD - Watch Top Moments

RCB vs CSK: Clash between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is always one of the most sought-after contests every season and the IPL 2023 wasn't any different as the two most popular teams collided at M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Jio Cinema - the digital broadcaster of IPL 2023 - saw a previous record being shattered as a whopping 2.4 crore viewers came together as they watched the MS Dhoni-led side defend against RCB in a high-octane run chase with bated breath.

The royal encounter on Monday (April 17) had the curiosity quotient heightened because it was the only occasion in IPL 2023 when these two teams were facing each other in the league stage and they weren't disappointed.

A total of 444 runs were scored in the high-scoring game which lasted for full 40 overs and a record-equalling 33 maximums were hit in both innings combined. Glenn Maxwell, Faf du Plessis, Devon Conway, Shivam Dube and Ajinkya Rahane entertained the crowd with their monstrous hits.

However, the moments that became the talking points from this high-octane clash were the ones which happened outside the pitch. Moments captured by camerapersons in the dugout, and in the stands, garnered the attention of fans on social media. Here are the most iconic moments from RCB vs CSK Match in IPL 2023:

Anushka Sharma in Awe of Bengaluru's Love For MS Dhoni

India cricketer Virat Kohli's actor wife Anushka Sharma was at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium to cheer him and the RCB against CSK. The actor's videos and pictures sitting with RCB officials and families of other players in the stands went viral on social media.

However, the video of Anushka which became an instant hit was from when she was awed by the crowd's support for MS Dhoni when the former India cricketer came in to bat in the 20th over.

Despite being passionate RCB supporters, the entire stadium reverberated with chants and cheers for Dhoni and the torch lights of their mobile phones were ON as he was marking his guard.

Watching the crowd's love for the legendary Indian cricketer, Anushka was caught telling her friend, "They Love Him." The fans were quick to lip-read what Anushka - who will soon be seen essaying the character of Jhulan Goswami in the Netflix movie Chakda Xpress - spoke.

Crowd goes crazy as #MSDhoni𓃵 comes to bat.
'𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒚 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒉𝒊𝒎', says Anushka Sharma.

📹 Jio cinema#CSKVSRCB #CSKvRCB #RCBVSCSK #RCBvCSK #Dhoni pic.twitter.com/yUFps5kxNh

— CricketCountry (@cricket_country) April 17, 2023

Deepak Chahar Changes Seat Fearing Being Hit By Dhoni

Prior to Anushka getting bowled by the spectators' love for Dhoni, a funny moment was captured on camera in the CSK dugout. During CSK's batting, the camera panned towards Dhoni who was shadow practising.

The clip which went viral over social media showed CSK pacer Deepak Chahar - who is recovering from an injury - running away from his seat fearing being hit by his skipper's bat while he was wielding his willow powerfully.

Deepak chahar Reaction 😂#RCBvsCSK #MSDhonipic.twitter.com/ANgTte6iJm

— Cricpedia (@_Cricpedia) April 18, 2023

Mahirat Reunion and Bromance

Defending a total of 226, CSK bowlers went for runs but held on to their nerves in the dying moments of the game. Dhoni and his troop prevented the Faf du Plessis and his band from crossing the winning line. CSK won the match by 8 runs.

Once the game was completed, the fans of both teams witnessed the love and mutual respect Dhoni and Kohli have for each other. The duo were seen on camera chatting non-stop with each other and sharing laughs together.

TWO GOATS OF WORLD CRICKEt,♥️💛. #RCBvsCSK #MSDhoni𓃵 pic.twitter.com/LcP8TVME7C

— runmachinevirat (@runmachinevi143) April 17, 2023

Fans were overjoyed to see two of Indian cricket's most popular faces enjoying each other's company like old friends whose conversations never run dry whenever they meet. The fans termed the bromance between 'Mahirat' as the 'moment of the evening'.