Amid the IPL 2024 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Lucknow Super Giants, a girl was spotted watching popular Sitcom series 'Friends' in the stands at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Tuesday, April 2.
RCB have had a disappointing campaign thus far as they suffered their second defeat on the trot with a 28-run loss against LSG. With a target of 182, Royal Challengers Bengaluru were bundled out for 153 in 19.4 overs. Mahipal Lamror played a valiant knock of 33 off 13 but his effort went in vain while the Virat Kohli (22), Faf du Plessis (19) and Faf du Plessis had poor returns.
Though RCB's defeat was a talking point of the day, a spectator's focus on watching 'Friends' instead of watching the match caught the attention of many. In a picture that went viral on social media, a girl seemed to be sitting in the front row of the stadium. She ditched the cricket action to watch the popular Situation Comedy (Sitcom) series on her mobile phone.
'Friends' is one of the popular and iconic sitcoms of all time and it has been watched by millions of people around the world, including India. Though the series ended in 2004, its popularity and cultural impact continue to strive, making it timeless classic loved by generations worldwide.
When the picture of a girl watching Friends went viral all over the internet, Netizens gave an hilarious reaction, especially applauding girl's audacity to watch the series instead of watching the match. While some X users felt that she was forced to come to the match.
Here's how Netizens react to viral picture
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have managed to win one out of three games played thus far. Faf du Plessis-led defeated Punjab Kings while they lost to Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants. RCB are the first team to lose the home match.
With a defeat over LSG, Royal Challengers Bengaluru slipped to the ninth position in the point tables with just two points from 4 matches. RCB will play their next match against Rajasthan Royals at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday, April 6.
