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RCB has faced backlash from experts and fans following their IPL 2024 match against CSK on Saturday due to excessive post-match celebrations. A CSK fan was bullied by RCB supporters, who taunted him over the match result.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have come under the scrutiny of experts and fans after their IPL 2024 match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Saturday. RCB’s win over CSK, which secured a place in the IPL 2024 playoffs, sparked wild celebration inside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The RCB players were criticised for not shaking hands with MS Dhoni, who might’ve played his last game in the IPL with CSK failing to qualify for the playoffs.
The RCB supporters too had to face the wrath on social media for heckling Chennai fans outside the stadium during their over-the-top victory celebrations.
In one such viral video, a CSK fan was manhandled by the RCB supporters, who surrounded the man outside the stadium to mock him over Saturday’s result.
While RCB’s post-match celebrations can be deemed a bit unnecessary, there is no denying the fact that they deserve to be in the playoffs.
The fan had invaded the pitch during the match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings to meet his favourite player Virat Kohli. Now a video has gone viral with fans claiming that the man was beaten up by security
The team was rooted at the foot of the table after losing seven of their first eight matches. However, six successive wins since them have seen them steal a playoffs berth.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have come under scrutiny after their IPL 2024 victory over Chennai Super Kings (CSK). RCB’s win, which secured their playoff spot, led to intense celebrations at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. RCB players faced criticism for not shaking hands with MS Dhoni, possibly playing his last IPL game as CSK failed to make the playoffs.
RCB supporters were also criticized on social media for harassing Chennai Super Kings fans outside the stadium during their wild celebrations.
In one viral video, an RCB crowd mocked and manhandled a Chennai Super Kings fan, surrounding him outside the stadium to jeer at him over Saturday’s outcome.
The Qualifier 2 and the final of this year’s IPL are scheduled to be held at Chepauk, CSK’s home ground. Since this announcement was made, fans have been hoping to see Dhoni and his team lifting the trophy in front of their home fans on May 26. However, the topsy-turvy season saw the CSK franchise fail to even make it to the playoffs.
Dhoni, 42, was widely expected to retire after he led the team to a record-equalling fifth title last year, but vowed to come back for one more season after a knee operation.
Dhoni handed over the Chennai captaincy ahead of the season to Ruturaj Gaikwad, who won the toss and elected to field first in the virtual knockout for the final play-off place.
Dhoni stood tall in front of RCB’s playoffs hope, adding 61 runs for the seventh wicket with veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, before Yash Dayal dismissed him to swing the game in RCB’s favour.
Despite the uproar, RCB’s playoff qualification is a notable turnaround, considering they were at the bottom after losing seven of their first eight matches. Six consecutive wins secured their spot in the playoffs.
The Qualifier 2 and the final will be held at Chepauk, CSK’s home ground. Fans had hoped to see Dhoni lead his team to another victory on May 26. However, CSK’s erratic season prevented them from reaching the playoffs.
Dhoni, 42, expected to retire after leading CSK to a fifth title last year, returned for one more season post knee surgery. He handed over the captaincy to Ruturaj Gaikwad, who chose to field first in the crucial playoff-deciding match. Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja added 61 runs for the seventh wicket before Yash Dayal dismissed Dhoni, sealing the game for RCB.
Fan Pitch Invasions Surge in IPL 2024: Viral Incidents Captivate Fans
Pitch invasions have become increasingly common in cricket, particularly in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The ongoing edition has seen multiple incidents, starting with a notable invasion during the match between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) on March 25 at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
During RCB’s 177-run chase, a fervent Virat Kohli fan breached security to touch the cricketer’s feet on the pitch. Security personnel swiftly apprehended the fan and escorted him out of the stadium. Days later, a viral video surfaced on social media, alleging the fan was manhandled by security post-incident.
