IPL 2024: CSK Star Tushar Deshpande Mocks RCB On Instagram, Deletes It After Backlash

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's 6-match winning streak came to an end in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 Eliminator clash against Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday. RCB posted a fighting total of 172/8 on the board and even managed to unnerve Rajasthan Royals batter to some extent but the score was never going to be enough for Faf du Plessis and Co to go through. As RCB missed out on another chance to go all the way in the tournament, courtesy of their defeat against RR in the Eliminator, Chennai Super Kings star Tushar Deshpande shared an Instagram story mocking the Bengaluru side. But later, deleted it.

Taking to Instagram, the CSK pacer Deshpande shared a story that read: "CSK fans are built different" with a picture of 'Bengaluru Cant' railway station. Understanding the backlash over such a post, Deshpande then deleted it.

Tushar Deshpande's Instagram story. pic.twitter.com/bXSed8pf7Y

As for the match, chasing 173, Rajasthan ended with 174/6 as Rovman Powell (16 not out) provided the finishing touches in a tense finish.

As he has done several times before this season, Riyan Parag (36 off 26) showcased deep resolve in an adverse situation to help Rajasthan stay alive in the tournament. It was Royals' first win after four losses and an abandoned game.

2008 winners Royals face Sunrisers Hyderabad in Chennai on Friday for a place in the IPL final.

The returning Shimron Hetmyer also played his part to perfection, scoring a crucial 26 off 14 balls.

In a contest wherein fortunes swung from one side to another, RR remained ahead with impactful performances throughout even though Mohammed Siraj (2/33) raised late hopes for RCB with wickets of Parag and Hetmyer in the 18th over, With 13 needed off last two overs, Powell found