Mumbai: While Delhi Capitals faltered at the end of the season, Royal Challengers Bangalore clinched the final playoff position with Mumbai Indians’ five-wicket victory against Rishabh Pant’s side on Saturday.
The stadium was brimming with ‘RCB, RCB’ chanting as Mumbai crushed Delhi’s dreams of finishing in the top four. Even the cameras saw a group of Bangalore fans rejoicing on Mumbai’s victory at the legendary Wankhede stadium.
Chants of rcb rcb all over the stadium 🔥🔥#DCvsMI pic.twitter.com/Rhv73FUx0s
— S🏌🏻 (@kohlidevara) May 21, 2022
Chants of RCB RCB at the Wankhede! 🗣🗣
We have the best fans in the world! 🔝❤️ #PlayBold #WeAreChallengers #IPL2022 #Mission2022 #RCB #ನಮ್ಮRCB #MIvDC
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) May 21, 2022
Earlier, Bangalore also tweeted a postcard for the Mumbai Indians; “Hey @mipaltan, the entire RCB team will cheer for you like #OneFamily, you go #PlayBold against DC!” The franchise also changed its profile picture to a blue background, with its logo in front.
#RedTurnsBlue for today! A letter to @mipaltan from RCB. 💪🏻
We’re backing you to #PlayBold all the way. Go get ‘em, champs! 🙌🏻#WeAreChallengers #IPL2022 #Mission2022 #RCB #ನಮ್ಮRCB #MIvDC pic.twitter.com/MDFYFv20lb
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) May 21, 2022
RCB will now face Lucknow Super Giants in Wednesday’s eliminator tie, while Gujarat Titans will take on Rajasthan Royals in Tuesday’s playoff game.