Royal Challengers Bangalore defeated Mumbai Indians by 54 runs in Match No. 39 of IPL 2021. Harshal Patel was the pick of the bowlers for RCB with four wickets in 3.1 overs, just giving away 17 runs. He also took a hat-trick in his third over. In this article, we take a look at the Twitter reactions as Harshal Patel became the third RCB bowler to take a hat-trick in IPL.
Harshal Patel becomes the third RCB to take a hat-trick in IPL
Although RCB looked favourites towards the end of the game, with Kieron Pollard and Hardik Pandya at the crease, Mumbai Indians still had a chance. However, Harshal Patel turned up with a brilliant over in which he picked the wickets of the duo along with that of Rahul Chahar. He did that in the space of three deliveries and hence, got to the first hat-trick of his career. In the process, Harshal Patel became the third RCB bowler after Praveen Kumar and Samuel Badree to achieve the feat.
Harshal Patel also holds the Purple Cap at the moment, and it would be hard for those below him to take it off him. RCB now look to have done enough for a place in the playoffs. However, they would want to build some momentum ahead of the important games.
Twitter reacts to the massive achievement
Harshal Patel had a stunning start to IPL 2021 when he took a five-wicket haul against Mumbai Indians in India. He followed it up with frequent wickets in the subsequent matches. However, after Ravindra Jadeja took him apart, Harshal’s form dropped. To see him come back in this fashion did impress a few on the internet. Moreover, he picked a hat-trick and hence, a few went crazy on Twitter. We take a look at a few of the Twitter reactions to Harshal Patel’s memorable feat.
HAT-TRICK! You bloody beauty! Wah! Wah! BRILLIANT! Harshal Patel, brilliant. 🔥#RCBvMI
— Chloe-Amanda Bailey (@ChloeAmandaB) September 26, 2021
Looked that Virat Kohli's Celebration. He hugged Harshal Patel. #RCBvMI pic.twitter.com/BgikJ8nRxb
— CricketMAN2 (@man4_cricket) September 26, 2021
Purple patel. Hattrick patel Outstanding use of variation by Harshal patel.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) September 26, 2021
Oh my gosh Harshal Patel you bloody magician! 🔥 #RCBvMI
— Chloe-Amanda Bailey (@ChloeAmandaB) September 26, 2021
Harshal Patel= purple Patel 😍
What a match winning hat-trick 💆🙌 pic.twitter.com/rnV9aEyrV7
— #SHEKHAWAT👑🏴 (@Shekhaw75103702) September 26, 2021
Harshal Patel, on a hat-trick, delivers the dipping, deceptive, diving slower ball that you dream of bowling.
Rahul Chahar did not stand a chance. Three in three.
*Magnificent*, ruthless, match-winning bowling from Harshal Patel. #IPL2021
— Ben Jones (@benjonescricket) September 26, 2021
What a moment for Harshal Patel as he takes hat-trick. Well-deserved win for RCB as they win against Mumbai Indians! 🔥#RCBvMI pic.twitter.com/pujSiWNpIU
— UrMiL07™ (@urmilpatel30) September 26, 2021
Wow! Wow! Wow! A hat trick of slow off cutters.. now when did you last see that. Well bowled Harshal Patel.. that was quite incredible.. #RCBvMI
— Rajdeep Sardesai (@sardesairajdeep) September 26, 2021
Get Harshal Patel in the World Cup squad. Going with current form he's better than Bhuvi ❤#RCBvMI pic.twitter.com/QZLRPj7OgE
— Shivani Shukla (@iShivani_Shukla) September 26, 2021
#RCBvMI
Harshal patel against MI: pic.twitter.com/CkVl2OkaeO— Umang Patel (@HiraniUmang) September 26, 2021
𝐈𝐓'𝐒 𝐀 𝐇𝐀𝐓-𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐊!
Harshal Patel once again proves why he's holding onto that 🟣 Cap!#RCBvMI #IPL2021 #VIVOIPL #PlayBold #rcbvskkr pic.twitter.com/26JELOqNm1
— Shaik_Rafeeq®_28 (@ShaikRa17702310) September 26, 2021
