Virat Kohli was distraught after being dismissed despite looking in great touch. (P.C.:iplt20.com)Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) suffered a heavy defeat by 54 runs against the Punjab Kings (PBKS) and that has dented their hopes of qualifying for the playoffs. Chasing a mammoth target of 210, Bangalore could only manage 155/9 as their batting failed to give a fight.Glenn Maxwell was the top-scorer from his side but was unable to convert his start (35) into a match-winning knock. Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli also departed early in the chase and from that point on, it was perhaps too difficult for the other batters to keep up with the required run rate.There were mixed reactions among fans as they were both disappointed and also furious over the star RCB batters not being able to rise to the occasion. Some fans also trolled them and felt that Bangalore's chances of making it to the playoffs have reduced drastically.Here are some of the reactions:Silly Point@FarziCricketerKohli has hit the ceiling of frustration. At this point, you don't even know who to get angry on. Sad.215384Kohli has hit the ceiling of frustration. At this point, you don't even know who to get angry on. Sad.arfan@Im__ArfanVirat Kohli in the dressing room : I think Punjab are 15 runs short, this is a 230 wicket89154Virat Kohli in the dressing room : I think Punjab are 15 runs short, this is a 230 wicket https://t.co/HI2XDJFmzQSai@akakrcb6RCB has carried two worst impact players (Kohli, Siraj ) this season still manage to won 7 matches... Something positive look forward to next season.109860RCB has carried two worst impact players (Kohli, Siraj ) this season still manage to won 7 matches... Something positive look forward to next season.SHAURYA@iamVarikotiVirat Kohli's luck makes me feel good about mine2Virat Kohli's luck makes me feel good about mineSrinivas R@srini_r_twitif you feel unlucky in life, take a look at Kohli and bless your stars that its nor as rotten as his.13918if you feel unlucky in life, take a look at Kohli and bless your stars that its nor as rotten as his.Akash Kumar Jha@Akashkumarjha14That's pretty good innings from Kohli of present,at least didn't kill the momentum.#IPL202210That's pretty good innings from Kohli of present,at least didn't kill the momentum.#IPL2022vipul_45@Vipull45Virat Kohli is finishedLike = YesRt = Yes7123Virat Kohli is finishedLike = YesRt = YesKraid@K1ckbutOnly way Virat Kohli lifting the IPL trophy would be him becoming the BCCI president and presenting it to Ruturaj Gaikwad in 2028 final.11920Only way Virat Kohli lifting the IPL trophy would be him becoming the BCCI president and presenting it to Ruturaj Gaikwad in 2028 final.ᏞᎧᏦＩ@ImLokii45@CricCrazyJohns How Unlucky Kohli is . Rabada is Bowling with his Hands. Next time he should bowl with his Mouth11412@CricCrazyJohns How Unlucky Kohli is . Rabada is Bowling with his Hands. Next time he should bowl with his Mouth😭Ritvij@Ritvij009I've previously tweeted a thread on it in another context, but on the whole it's hard to think of a batter who gets his leg tangled in a scissor like configuration more than Kohli.5I've previously tweeted a thread on it in another context, but on the whole it's hard to think of a batter who gets his leg tangled in a scissor like configuration more than Kohli.Sushant Mehta@SushantNMehtaHe was looking so good tonight but Rabada gets Kohli again#RCBvsPBKS #RCBvPBKS69421He was looking so good tonight but Rabada gets Kohli again#RCBvsPBKS #RCBvPBKSRO45☀️@Pikachu__264Was stuDYING, opened hotstar to watch the match!Saw Kohli saab walking back🤲☮️#RCBvPBKS20Was stuDYING, opened hotstar to watch the match!Saw Kohli saab walking back🤲☮️#RCBvPBKSCricketMAN2@ImTanujSinghLuck at the moment totally against Virat Kohli. He is so disappointed the way he got out.2358203Luck at the moment totally against Virat Kohli. He is so disappointed the way he got out. https://t.co/QstRxbVVQbKaygee18@Kaygee1803The real reason of Kohli getting sympathy is actually his reactions to the wickets. Rohit and other players don't react the way he does so don't get sympathy15237The real reason of Kohli getting sympathy is actually his reactions to the wickets. Rohit and other players don't react the way he does so don't get sympathyHarsh@LetsGoViratA 'satisfied' Kohli who has achieved everything in his career, is happy with his family and life and doesn't have the same passion anymore pleading for some luck from God so that he can score runs and win games for his team like before.509A 'satisfied' Kohli who has achieved everything in his career, is happy with his family and life and doesn't have the same passion anymore pleading for some luck from God so that he can score runs and win games for his team like before. https://t.co/uaRwBKup9ZPrinCe@Prince8bx*Virat Kohli gets out early*God :44295*Virat Kohli gets out early*God : https://t.co/VmytKV94DCTroll RCB Haters@Troll_RCBHaters200% intent... But luck Virat clearly saying: Why always me ?@imVkohli | #RCB 18545200% intent... But luck 😩💔Virat clearly saying: Why always me ?@imVkohli | #RCB https://t.co/iLgx7lyXrKAkash Kumar Jha@Akashkumarjha14Worst thing about kohli's recent run of form is that legacy of truly great Batter will be tainted forever,those who started watching cricket recently will think of him as an average Joe.I have been following cricket for 15+ years and no other Batter has given me as much joy.205Worst thing about kohli's recent run of form is that legacy of truly great Batter will be tainted forever,those who started watching cricket recently will think of him as an average Joe.I have been following cricket for 15+ years and no other Batter has given me as much joy.Cricketwallah@cricketwallahThumping win for Punjab boosts their prospects of making play-offs. RCB suffering because of poor form of two retained players from 2021 :Kohli aSiraj. Neither hashas shown match-winning form this year. Next match is do or die # for RCB. Should they be in Playing X1?894Thumping win for Punjab boosts their prospects of making play-offs. RCB suffering because of poor form of two retained players from 2021 :Kohli aSiraj. Neither hashas shown match-winning form this year. Next match is do or die # for RCB. Should they be in Playing X1?Samip Rajguru@samiprajguruWhen will I get to say positive things about Virat kohli…yes and Rohit too…both are legends of the game….Dnt know when and how they r going to come out of this slump953When will I get to say positive things about Virat kohli…yes and Rohit too…both are legends of the game….Dnt know when and how they r going to come out of this slumpSudipta Das@SudiptaDas27Removed Kumble From Head CoachSent Dhoni At Number 7 , Blamed Batting Coach & Removed HimRuined Kul-chaRuined Bhuvi's Test CarrierTried To Remove Rohit From VcTried To Ruin Rohit's Test CarrierLife Is A Circle @imVkohli & Karma Is A Part Of It #RCBvPBKS #PBKSVsRCB1Removed Kumble From Head CoachSent Dhoni At Number 7 , Blamed Batting Coach & Removed HimRuined Kul-chaRuined Bhuvi's Test CarrierTried To Remove Rohit From VcTried To Ruin Rohit's Test CarrierLife Is A Circle @imVkohli & Karma Is A Part Of It #RCBvPBKS #PBKSVsRCB https://t.co/qiimccBduIAditi.@Sassy_Soul_Virat Kohli should pay for my therapy412Virat Kohli should pay for my therapyHeisenberg ☢@internetumpireOne more loss and faf can watch the playoffs together with his friends from Chennai.146996One more loss and faf can watch the playoffs together with his friends from Chennai.Karan@karannpatelllYou cannot win best T20 league in the world with top 3 of 37 years old faf, Clueless Virat and Anuj/Rajat.8You cannot win best T20 league in the world with top 3 of 37 years old faf, Clueless Virat and Anuj/Rajat.Vaishnavi@SubtleShimmer_Haydos saying Faf is not performing consistently like he did in CSK last season. Ofcourse. That is CSK this is RCB. 344Haydos saying Faf is not performing consistently like he did in CSK last season. Ofcourse. That is CSK this is RCB. 😭𝒂𝒔𝒎𝒊𝒕@KaptaanSparroowWhy are rcb fans triggered by this thing?He is stating a fact man...no matter what Kohli has acheived in past..there is a certain limit to no of times you fail.He is top order batsman & faf has done more than him this season.Accept and move on.#RCBvPBKS twitter.com/akakrcb6/statu…Sai@akakrcb6RCB has carried two worst impact players (Kohli, Siraj ) this season still manage to won 7 matches... Something positive look forward to next season.667RCB has carried two worst impact players (Kohli, Siraj ) this season still manage to won 7 matches... Something positive look forward to next season.Why are rcb fans triggered by this thing?He is stating a fact man...no matter what Kohli has acheived in past..there is a certain limit to no of times you fail.He is top order batsman & faf has done more than him this season.Accept and move on.#RCBvPBKS twitter.com/akakrcb6/statu…Alagappan Vijayakumar@IndianMourinhoScores like these need a top-order game controller. RCB have none. Too much pressure on Maxwell and DK.15713Scores like these need a top-order game controller. RCB have none. Too much pressure on Maxwell and DK.arfan@Im__Arfanrcb has chased down 200+ in IPL once & that was 12 years back 🤣🤣2932133rcb has chased down 200+ in IPL once & that was 12 years back 😭😭🤣🤣RVCJ Media@RVCJ_FBRCB fans after heavy lose against PBKS#IPL2022 #RCBvPBKS85051RCB fans after heavy lose against PBKS#IPL2022 #RCBvPBKS https://t.co/ev0sL0gFyjR A T N I S H@LoyalSachinFanRCB in first 7 games 5 wins In last 6 games only 2 winsJust RCB things.51557RCB in first 7 games 5 wins In last 6 games only 2 winsJust RCB things.Johns.@CricCrazyJohnsPBKS vs RCB results from IPL 2020:PBKS wonPBKS wonPBKS wonRCB wonPBKS wonPBKS won99598PBKS vs RCB results from IPL 2020:PBKS wonPBKS wonPBKS wonRCB wonPBKS wonPBKS wonShrutika // Unreliable Car Season@Shrustappen33Man lovely scenario it’ll be RCB fans twerking for MI win. Beauty of IPL596Man lovely scenario it’ll be RCB fans twerking for MI win. Beauty of IPLDave@CricketDave27Despite the good record and all the wins really does feel like this RCB group of players couldn’t have performed much worse than they have done this season. Barely put a complete performance together, just been individual brilliance from one two guys to win them the game11912Despite the good record and all the wins really does feel like this RCB group of players couldn’t have performed much worse than they have done this season. Barely put a complete performance together, just been individual brilliance from one two guys to win them the gameGurkirat Singh Gill@gurkiratsgillA lot of onus of this loss for RCB has to be on the shoulders of Hazlewood & Siraj. Your two main bowlers can't be going for a combined 100 runs in just 6 overs. And that too wicketless.33820A lot of onus of this loss for RCB has to be on the shoulders of Hazlewood & Siraj. Your two main bowlers can't be going for a combined 100 runs in just 6 overs. And that too wicketless.A@kyaaboltituPBKS only have two motos in IPL, spoil everyone's auction and never let RCB win against them 🤣523PBKS only have two motos in IPL, spoil everyone's auction and never let RCB win against them 🤣Heisenberg ☢@internetumpireRCB better send someone to pull the power cord before it's too late.268699RCB better send someone to pull the power cord before it's too late.Ricky talks Cricket@CricRickyWhatever NRR RCB gained because of that big win against SRH, they lost it today and back to the square one. Now to qualify, they not only have to win against table toppers GT but also will have to make up for the 68 all out by winning big, which frankly seems like impossible.531Whatever NRR RCB gained because of that big win against SRH, they lost it today and back to the square one. Now to qualify, they not only have to win against table toppers GT but also will have to make up for the 68 all out by winning big, which frankly seems like impossible.Heisenberg ☢@internetumpireRCB's net run rate went from -0.115 to -0.323Punjab's net run rate went from -0.231 to +0.023How did these guy's go from competing for top 2 to being hopeless for top 4.54653RCB's net run rate went from -0.115 to -0.323Punjab's net run rate went from -0.231 to +0.023How did these guy's go from competing for top 2 to being hopeless for top 4.Sagar Shinde@fcbsagarrrr45Guess what RCB will be supporting MI in their next 2 games because if MI wins both RCB chances of qualifying increases Maja aane vala agla hafta24Guess what RCB will be supporting MI in their next 2 games because if MI wins both RCB chances of qualifying increases 😂😂😂Maja aane vala agla hafta https://t.co/hjXk5F5UTmMufaddal Vohra@mufaddal_vohraRCB's NRR slips to -0.323 from -0.120. They've a must win game against Gujarat Titans on 19th May.158660RCB's NRR slips to -0.323 from -0.120. They've a must win game against Gujarat Titans on 19th May.Maxwell, Patidar gave RCB hope, but Punjab bowled wellVirat Kohli looked in a completely different mood as he showed great intent right from ball one. RCB got off to a rolicking start in the chase as they were 31/0 after just three overs.But the introduction of Kagiso Rabada into the attack did the trick for Punjab. Kohli was caught at fine leg and the 33-year-old was understandably in disbelief as he had just gloved a ball way down the leg-side.With no Sandeep Sharma, Rishi Dhawan got the opportunity to bowl with the newish ball. He had an instant impact, picking up wickets of Du Plessis and Mahipal Lomror.Rajat Patidar and Glenn Maxwell added 64 runs for the fourth wicket and brought RCB right back into the chase. But when Rahul Chahar broke the partnership, the floodgates were opened for Punjab as from 104/3, Bangalore slumped to 142/9.Punjab will be ecstatic with their win and they are in with a shout to reach the playoffs. This win for them has thrown the points table wide open and every game from here on might have a huge impact on who qualifies for the playoffs.