On Sunday, May 21, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) faced a disappointing end to their aspirations of clinching the Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy in the 2023 edition. Unfortunately, RCB’s journey came to a halt after a defeat in their final league match against the Gujarat Titans (GT).
The players of RCB, including the notable performers Virat Kohli and Mohammed Siraj, couldn’t hide their sorrow and appeared visibly dejected, struggling to contain their emotions.
To secure a spot in the playoffs, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) had a crucial task ahead of them at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Following Mumbai Indians’ (MI) triumphant eight-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their final league match, RCB now had to defeat Gujarat Titans (GT).
This victory was essential for RCB to solidify their position and confirm their playoffs berth in the tournament.
In a remarkable display of batting prowess, Virat Kohli notched his seventh century in the Indian Premier League (IPL), marking his second consecutive hundred. Kohli’s exceptional performance as an opener saw him unleash an unbeaten knock of 101 runs off just 61 deliveries, propelling Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to a challenging total of 197/5 while batting first.
Despite Kohli’s impressive feat, Shubman Gill’s remarkable century (104* off 52) proved to be the dominant force as it overshadowed Kohli’s efforts, leading to RCB’s elimination from the IPL 2023 tournament.
In the face of an impending defeat, a visibly dejected Virat Kohli was spotted in the team’s dugout, grappling with the disappointment of witnessing his exceptional performance go unrewarded in securing a crucial victory for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).
Another poignant image surfaced, capturing the vulnerable moment when Mohammed Siraj, with tears in his eyes, found himself lying on the ground, overwhelmed by the emotions surrounding the team’s exit from the IPL 2023 tournament.
Both Kohli and Siraj had showcased outstanding performances throughout the tournament, establishing themselves as standout performers for the Bangalore franchise.
Two most painful pictures.
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) May 21, 2023
Feel for both Virat Kohli and Mohammad Siraj. pic.twitter.com/VCHDFA20J2
I wanted Kohli's RCB to win but it's hard to win a very competitive tournament like IPL with four performers, Kohli, Faf, Maxwell, Siraj, nobody else took responsibility. Will Kohli finish his career with an IPL trophy? pic.twitter.com/WCCZbqPPWW
— Rizwan Haider (@razi_haider) May 21, 2023
