The last league match of the Indian Premier League 2023 was played between the defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru Sunday, May 21. GT thrashed RCB by 6 wickets and the journey for the Faf du Plessis-led team also ended as they were eliminated from the tournament.
Meanwhile, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) speedster Naveen-ul-Haq posted a cryptic story on his Instagram account after RCB’s defeat. Earlier, on May 1 during RCB vs LSG clash, both Kohli and Naveen were involved in a heated argument and kept the war alive through cryptic social media stories. However, Kohli moved on but Naveen couldn’t stop himself and kept posting stories, however, he is getting trolled brutally on social media for this gesture, and he was also got humiliated by Eden Gardens’ crowd during LSG’s clash against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).
Naveen Ul Haq's Instagram story. pic.twitter.com/J53mHrfQ4o
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 21, 2023
Talking about the match, GT won the toss and opted to bowl first after which RCB got off to a great start as Kohli and du Plessis stitched a 62-run stand for no loss in the powerplay but lost a bunch of wickets and looked like there was another collapse on the cards and the same happened as they lost 3-4 wickets in quick succession.
However, later, Kohli built a 47-run partnership with Michael Bracewell and an unbeaten stand of 64 in 34 deliveries with Anuj Rawat to get them close to the 200-run mark. The spinners for GT were good with Noor Ahmad claiming two wickets and Rashid Khan with a crucial wicket of Glenn Maxwell.
Brilliant batting performance by GT
Chasing the target, GT had a horrible start as they lost Wriddhiman Saha in the 3rd over of the 2nd innings. However, RCB bowlers were late humiliated by Shubman Gill and Vijay Shankar as they stitched a humongous 123-stand for the 2nd wicket and secured another victory for the team before entering the playoffs.
Shankar was later dismissed in the 15th over after smashing a brilliant half-century but Gill continued his dominance and smashed another hundred. He played an unbeaten knock of 104 runs off just 52 balls, including 5 fours and 8 sixes, and took his team to their 10th win of the season.
Here's how fans reacted:
Fame chahiye bhai 😂 wrna isko jhan koi jaanta tha
— Aman Verma (@VermaAman_IN) May 21, 2023
Baate to jmaana bana leta hai
— Aman Deep Singh (@AmanDee16264297) May 21, 2023
Tum baraabari karo to maane
Gambhir and Naveen after RCB's exit. #RCBvGT pic.twitter.com/RrhuY35vF9
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) May 21, 2023
Etne kafi hain.🤣😂😂 pic.twitter.com/S5WBYIDtz3
— Ashok YaduvaNshi (@i_Ashokyaadav) May 21, 2023
Kohli iska naam bhi bhool gaya hoga...
— tanu (@shubhvichaar) May 21, 2023
But ye nhi bhool paya
Gambhir.... pic.twitter.com/rzdLiV9oRu
— The 🅑🅞🅝🅖 Next Door (@VotHardVotHard) May 21, 2023
— I Meme Storrrrrrrrr (@imemestoreFC) May 21, 2023
He's crossing the line now.
— शोक्का। (@Shokka_jammuala) May 21, 2023
Naveen se panga bht mehnga para Chokli ko..😆
— Wali Rehman (@walirehman903) May 21, 2023