IPL 2024: Shehnaaz Gill and Munawar Faruqui cheer for Virat Kohli at Wankhede, but RCB falls short against MI

Apr 12, 2024

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The stands in Wankhede buzzed with more than just cricket fever last night. Fans were treated to an unexpected celebrity sighting as rumoured besties Shehnaaz Gill and Munawar Faruqui appeared together to watch the IPL 2024 clash between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).

Munawar Faruqui, Shehnaaz Gil at IPL 2024

Die-hard Virat Kohli supporter Shehnaaz was spotted in between the sea of blue, leading cheers for RCB from the stands, while Munawar and Avneet Kaur, one seat away, seemed to join the enthusiastic support.

Raghav Sharma, Munawar Faruqui, Shehnaaz Gill, Avneet Kaur

Jasprit Bumrah’s Masterclass Stifles RCB’s Hopes

RCB, after losing the toss and being put in to bat by MI skipper Hardik Pandya, had a poor start as Kohli departed for just 3 (9). However, Faf du Plessis, Rajat Patidar and the ever-reliable Dinesh Karthik  chipped in with well-made fifties. But their hopes of a big total were dashed by a fiery spell from Jasprit Bumrah. The yorker king unleashed his lethal arsenal, picking up a five-wicket haul and restricting RCB to 196/8.

MI Batters Put on a Clinical Display

In stark contrast, MI’s chase was a masterclass in ruthless batting. Top-order batters Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav tore into the RCB bowling attack.

Kishan, known for his explosive strokeplay, smashed a blistering 69 off just 34 deliveries. Suryakumar, the Indian version Mr. 360, was equally destructive, scoring a rapid-fire 52 off a mere 19 balls. The duo completely dismantled RCB’s bowling plans, leaving their bowlers with little to defend.

Hardik Pandya and Tilak Varma finished the job with ease, guiding MI to a comfortable seven-wicket victory over RCB with a staggering 27 balls to spare.

A Night of Mixed Emotions

The night ended with contrasting emotions for the fans.

Shehnaaz Gill & Co. cheer for Virat Kohli at IPL 2024#cricket #ShehnaazGill #IPL2024 #ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/JplyAQGAvj

— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) April 12, 2024

Also READ: Twitter reactions – Jasprit Bumrah, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav star as MI thrash RCB in IPL 2024

While the Mumbai crowd rejoiced in a dominant victory, RCB supporters, including Nikki Tamboli, were left disappointed with their team’s performance.

#NikkiTamboli was snapped watching #MIvRCB #IPL2024 match in Mumbai last night

(📸: JioCinema)@nikkitamboli pic.twitter.com/o8bjshw7L2

— Bollywood Buzz (@BollyTellyBuzz) April 12, 2024

However, the unexpected celebrity presence added a touch of glamour to the night, making it a memorable one for fans beyond the on-field action.

Shehnaaz Gill, Munawar Faruqui, Avneet Kaur

Also WATCH: ‘Shabaash DK’: Rohit Sharma teases Dinesh Karthik with T20 World Cup jibe during MI vs RCB clash in IPL 2024, video goes viral

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