In a memorable moment at the toss of the IPL 2024 match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Faf du Plessis, the skipper of RCB, added a touch of humour to the proceedings. The match, held at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata, witnessed Faf’s witty reaction that quickly went viral across social media platforms.
The incident echoed a recent controversy involving Faf during RCB’s game against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Faf had raised concerns about the toss process during that match, prompting increased scrutiny on match officials. To address doubts, the league began televising the coin toss, focusing on the coin’s fall to ensure transparency.
During the toss at Eden Gardens, as the coin spun and fell, cameras zoomed in to capture the moment. Faf du Plessis’ playful smile indicated his awareness of the attention on him. The video clip of his reaction circulated widely, delighting fans and adding a lighthearted touch to the event.
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On the sporting front, Faf du Plessis , after winning the toss, elected to field first, citing Eden Gardens’ history as a favorable chasing ground. He expressed confidence in his team’s ability to perform better and emphasized the importance of seizing momentum. Faf’s leadership was pivotal for RCB, who were in dire need of a turnaround.
Faf du Plessis smiling when Camera zoomed on the coin at the toss time at Eden gardens. 😀👌 pic.twitter.com/mRzj9smBpd
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With just one win from seven games, RCB faced a crucial juncture in the tournament. A defeat could jeopardize their playoff hopes, making the match against KKR a must-win encounter. However, a victory would offer a glimmer of hope for RCB, keeping their aspirations alive in the fiercely contested IPL 2024 season.
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Kolkata Knight Riders (Playing XI): Philip Salt(w), Sunil Narine, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Shreyas Iyer(c), Venkatesh Iyer, Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Mitchell Starc, Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Playing XI): Faf du Plessis(c), Virat Kohli, Will Jacks, Rajat Patidar, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik(w), Mahipal Lomror, Karn Sharma, Lockie Ferguson, Yash Dayal, Mohammed Siraj
