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IPL 2024: As RCB keep their playoffs hopes alive, Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli gesture or relief goes viral

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IPL 2024: As RCB keep their playoffs hopes alive, Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli gesture or relief goes viral
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  • RCB beat Delhi Capitals, keep playoffs hopes alive
  • Gesture by Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma goes viral
  • This is the 5th victory on the trot

In a thrilling encounter at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday, 12th May, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) kept their playoff hopes alive in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 with a remarkable victory over Delhi Capitals (DC). Bundling out Delhi for a mere 140 runs in pursuit of 188, RCB's players erupted into jubilant celebrations, reflecting the significance of the win. The broadcaster's lens zoomed in on the star couple, Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli, whose faces bore the unmistakable signs of relief and pride in RCB's sensational turnaround this season.


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Virat Kohli's pointed gesture towards someone in the crowd seemed to echo a silent declaration of 'I told you so', emphasizing their belief in the team's ability to reverse their fortunes. Cameron Green emerged as the hero of the match, delivering a stellar performance with both bat and ball, while also displaying exceptional prowess in the field.

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RCB's momentum surged forward with a commanding 47-run victory over DC, propelling them to 5th position on the points table—a feat that appeared improbable earlier in the tournament when they languished at the bottom. Rajat Patidar's half-century combined with a disciplined bowling display ensured RCB's triumph, punishing DC for their lapses.

As RCB gears up for their final group stage showdown against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at home, their fate hangs in the balance. A victory by a substantial margin of 18 runs or more could potentially see them surpass CSK in net run rate (NRR), securing a coveted playoff berth and completing their remarkable resurgence in IPL 2024.

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