New Delhi. Gujarat Titans defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore in a spectacular match of IPL 2023 played on 21st May. With the crushing defeat at the hands of RCB, Bangalore’s dream of winning the title was once again shattered. Due to the strong performance of captain Virat Kohli and the excellent performance of bowlers like bowler Siraj Khan, the team had reached here where it had the opportunity to leave Mumbai behind and qualify for the playoffs. But thanks to Shubman Gill’s brilliant century, Gujarat broke RCB’s dream. On this defeat of RCB and Virat’s dejected face, former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan made an emotional tweet, he wrote, ’15 years have passed in two words, one hope and the other wish..the wait for the trophy continues for the RCB fans. ‘ This tweet of Irfan Pathan is becoming very viral.
15 Saal Guzre do hi Alfazo mein. Ek Aas Mein Dusra Kash Mein. RCB
Fans are waiting for the trophy.— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) May 21, 2023
Earlier, Irfan Pathan had shared a picture on Facebook and Twitter praising Virat Kohli during the match for completing his century. In this match, Virat Kohli washed away all the bowlers of Gujarat while handling the front from one side. In front of Virat, none of the Gujarat bowlers did anything, only Rashid Khan bowled brilliantly for Gujarat, all the other bowlers were thrashed.
Back to back 💯 for GOAT @imVkohli it’s a privilege to witness and call his batting… pic.twitter.com/uTHsMadiQs
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) May 21, 2023
Even after 15 years, Royal Challengers Bangalore remained dejected, once again Virat’s face looked emotional. RCB’s innings revolved around Kohli during the match before Siraj Khan collapsed on the ground of the stadium. Let us tell you that Virat Kohli has performed amazingly in this season. Virat scored centuries in two consecutive matches, a blistering century against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the last match and an unbeaten 101 off 61 balls against Gujarat in this match, which included 13 fours and a six.
This left RCB at 197 for five, with Gill continuing his fine form with an unbeaten 104 off 52 balls which included five fours and eight sixes. Shubman Gill has become a centurion this season. Due to his excellent form, Gujarat won by scoring 198 runs for four wickets in 19.1 overs.
