Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) stumbled once more in IPL 2024, facing their second consecutive defeat as Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) clinched a 28-run victory against the struggling hosts. With this loss marking RCB’s third setback in four games, they find themselves entrenched in the ninth spot on the IPL points table.
Despite the advantage of winning the toss at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, a venue notorious for favouring chasing teams, RCB’s decision to bowl first didn’t yield desired results. Quinton de Kock’s commanding 82 and Nicholas Pooran’s explosive 42 propelled LSG to a formidable total of 181 for 5 in 20 overs. In response, RCB faltered, being bundled out for 153 in 19.4 overs.
As RCB clung to their less-than-ideal position on the points table, fans were left grappling with another disappointing performance. Naturally, social media platforms were ablaze with jests and memes, as RCB’s recurrent struggles invited a flurry of humour and commentary.