Twitter reactions: Phil Salt powers Delhi Capitals to impressive win over Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2023

Delhi Capitals (DC) defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Match 50 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday.

Batting first, the Challengers posted 181/4 in 20 overs, with Mahipal Lomror being the top scorer with 54 runs off 29 balls. Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis also chipped in with crucial contributions of 55 and 45, respectively. For the Capitals, Mitchell Marsh was the pick of the bowlers, taking 2 wickets for 21 runs in his 3 overs.

In their chase, Delhi gunned down the target of 182 runs with ease, winning the contest by 7 wickets and 20 balls to spare. Phil Salt was the standout performer for Delhi, scoring an impressive 87 runs off just 45 balls, including 8 fours and 6 sixes. Marsh and Rilee Rossouw also contributed with 26 and 35 runs respectively.

Highest individual scores for DC vs RCB:

• 108(51) – Quinton de Kock, Bengaluru, 2016
• 87(45) – Phil Salt, Delhi, today
• 86(54) – Gautam Gambhir, Delhi, 2008
• 85(48) – Rishabh Pant, Bengaluru, 2018

“I spoke before the game about being positive. We knew the wicket was slow and low, and we spoke about playing off the backfoot. I thought 180 was par, I felt we would have to bat really well to get there. (On Mitch Marsh) He came in and hit the second ball for six or something like that, it put bowlers on the backfoot. Loving the support, specially here in Delhi,” said Salt after the match.

Here is how Twitter reacted:

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Some win that by Delhi Capitals. Comprehensive, dominant and a statement one for every team they will face next. They can still turns things around in the table. Looks like they have found their rhythm. #DCvsRCB #IPL2023

— Ridhima Pathak (@PathakRidhima) May 6, 2023

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#QilaKotla mein yeh jeet… ekdum feel aagayi ❤pic.twitter.com/GMajLPGsUk

— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) May 6, 2023

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Kohli & Ganguly having a handshake and smile after the game. pic.twitter.com/22yyaT0wGa

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) May 6, 2023

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Solid chase from the @DelhiCapitals led by @PhilSalt1 & @Rileerr and a top all-round performance from Marsh!! @DelhiCapitals stealing some important points!! Lovely to see @mahipallomror36 on the charge!! #DCvRCB

— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) May 6, 2023

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Mohammad Siraj hugged Phil Salt and congratulated him on his knock.

Lovely to see! ♥️ pic.twitter.com/cTInT2Z928

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 6, 2023

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Philip Salt guided Delhi Capitals to victory: https://t.co/bnXTUimUQs#ipl #ipl2023 #DCvRCB #DC #RCB #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/WsWZ9Of1XR

— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) May 6, 2023

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This was some knock from Phil Salt. Single handedly won the game for Delhi Capitals. pic.twitter.com/gqNmRhAuGv

— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) May 6, 2023

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#DCvRCB pic.twitter.com/JoCD3mRlsP

— Ambuj Mishra (@Ambujmishra9090) May 6, 2023

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Dhaaga khol diya vai. What an innings!@PhilSalt1 @DelhiCapitals#ipl #DCvRCB

— Ishan Khandelwal (@_ishawn_) May 6, 2023

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attitude 🤌🏻 pic.twitter.com/Jlwxoj2F4U

— Trendulkar (@Trendulkar) May 6, 2023

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Phil Salt stars in Delhi Capitals’ win over Royal Challengers Bangalore pic.twitter.com/deRydvFras

— sports news (@CricketDeDaNaDa) May 6, 2023

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Phil Salt To Mohammed Siraj pic.twitter.com/4oPGHIh0g1

—  (@qasim_says_) May 6, 2023

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Phil Salt To Mohammed Siraj pic.twitter.com/4oPGHIh0g1

—  (@qasim_says_) May 6, 2023

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Really liked, the way Phil Salt and DC have ruthlessly humbled the RCB tonight. Now it’s Mumbai Indians boys turn to do humble them on 9th May. pic.twitter.com/axfZ7F4aSk

— Vishal. (@SPORTYVISHAL) May 6, 2023