The game between Mumbai Indians and Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) turned out to be one of the best games ever played in the Indian Premier League (IPL). For the first time, the cricket world witnessed two Super Overs in the same match. The fans were constantly biting their nails in excitement, and the match turned out to be a thriller. The players from both sides were spot on with their performances and display on the field.
The games are being played without any fans and spectators. However, there are still some lucky fans who are present in the stadium, following the required protocols, on behalf of the franchises. The cameraman spotted one such girl during the thrilling encounter. The girl went on to become a social media sensation.
The Big screens constantly displayed her showing various shades of expressions during the ups and downs in the match. Even, Social Media is filled with hilarious memes on her.
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Reason number 99 to watch IPL pic.twitter.com/OQcVbjxeAM— Digvijay Singh Devda (@digvijay_1177) October 18, 2020
Riana Lalwani is the name of the IPL Super Over girl
The name of the Super Over girl, who has become a social media sensation, is Riana Lalwani. She is now relishing all the attention the social media is giving her. She was a supporter of the Kings XI Punjab and was constantly cheering for her favourite team. Her team did not disappoint her, as they manage to edge past the defending champions, Mumbai Indians, in a nail-biting encounter.
Moreover, her Instagram bio reads, “that super over girl.” She has even shared some hilarious memes on her in social media. This is not the first instance when a fangirl attending an IPL match has gone viral. In the previous editions of the IPL, many such girls have caught the eye of the cameras and gone viral in social media.
The Story Of This Special Game (MI Vs KXIP) And The Tournament So Far
Coming to the match, the newly modified Super Over Rule, helped KXIP to mount a comeback in the match. Mohammed Shami was the hero in the first Super Over when he defended five runs. In the second Super Over, Chris Gayle and Mayank Agarwal notched up the 12 runs target off Trent Boult with ease. The KXIP skipper, KL Rahul won the Man Of The Match award for his knock of 77 runs off 51 balls which included seven fours and three sixes. He is the current holder of the Orange Cap in IPL 2020. Even after the match, the fans are busy in knowing about the Super Over girl, who has gone viral on Social Media.
A few positive wins for the KXIP has propelled them once again in the race for a playoffs’ spot. They managed to beat the Delhi Capitals as well and are now looking good. The main problem that they faced in the first half of the campaign, was the finishing.
However, with the inclusion of Chris Gayle in their squad, they have managed to overcome that. It will now be interesting to see how they can perform in the business end of the season. Maybe Riana can bring them some much-needed luck, with Preity couldn’t. Who knows!?
