IPL 2021, RCB vs MI: Social media melts down as Harshal Patel's hat-trick annihilates Mumbai
Synopsis
Mumbai Indians has succumbed to its fourth defeat in the UAE leg of IPL 2021, losing to Royal Challengers Bangalore by 54 runs. As RCB's Harshal Patel claimed a hat-trick, social media went ablaze.
There has been no respite for defending champion Mumbai Indians (MI) ever since the 2021 Indian Premier League (IPL) has resumed in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). On Sunday, it lost by a heavy margin of 54 runs to Royal Challengers Bangalore in Match 39 at the Dubai International Stadium.
As a result, MI has slipped to seventh place, while RCB is up to the third spot. Meanwhile, RCB pacer Harshal Patel has been the star of the game, having claimed a beautiful hat-trick to floor the champ.
Consequently, social media went crazy following his outstanding bowling spell. On the same note, we take a look at some of the top Twitter reactions.
Who's the father?
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King Harshal
From pain to gain
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The terminal moment
Best in business
Tears of sorrow
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The new king
Not alone
Honeymoon time
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