RCB Fans Create Guinness World Record For Most Cricket Runs Between The Wickets In An Hour
Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bangalore fans on Thursday scripted a new Guinness World Record feat for completing most runs between the wickets in an hour at 12th Man Takeover, a fan-connect program. Also, Read MS Dhoti is Last Game as Active Cricketer? Fans React Ahead of RR vs CSK.
A huge group of 187 RCB fans came together in the event powered by sportswear giant Puma at Jamaal Palace in Bengaluru to establish a new official record as they completed 823 runs between the wickets on a 22-yard cricket pitch set up at the venue, the organizers informed in a release on Thursday. Also, Read - Hardin Panda Admits Glenn Maxwell Made GT Feel They Were 10 Runs Short vs RCB.
Royal Challengers Bangalore were the first T20 team to be placed in the Top-10 list of the most popular teams in the world on social media. The world record was set in the presence of two top Indian sports personalities – sprinter Dutee Chan hockey player and hockey star Reminder, Pal Singh. Also, Read - RCB Qualification Scenario For I'LL 2022 Playoffs Explained Following BIG Win Over GT in Match 67.
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It was great to see cricket fans come in such a huge number to set this new world record. The atmosphere was quite electrifying, and we are glad to get fans on a single platform for this initiative, said Abhishek Gangly, Managing Director, PUMA India & Southeast Asia.
On the occasion, Rajesh Melon, VP, and Head of Royal Challengers Bangalore said, “From the jersey to the stands, we always want to bring our 12th man army closer to the game. We are glad to see our partner PUMA bringing this philosophy alive through one of its kind, a unique on-ground activation on the 19th of May in Bengaluru.”
India star sprinter Dutee Chan kick-started the official attempt for the world record with the first run and was joined by fans, who contributed runs for the feat.
“It was great to be part of this event. I never imagined such a record could be created on a cricket pitch. It was heart-warming to see so many fans unify for this sporting event,” said Dutee.
Popularly known as the 12th Man Army, the RCB fans wore the team’s jersey along with cricketing gear while securing the record.
“Fans always play a crucial part in sporting journeys and having loyal and passionate fans is always a blessing for any sportsperson or a team,” Indian hockey team drag-flicker Reminder, said.
With this world record, fans celebrated the team's impressive run in the ongoing cricket season ahead of their final league match against Gujarat Titans tonight as RCB look to secure a playoffs berth. The cricket carnival concluded with the fans enjoying a host of personalized activities curated around RCB memorabilia, with a simulated dressing room and Instagrammable zones.
Later in the day, RCB kept their playoffs hopes alive by defeating Gujarat Titans in their final league match of I'LL 2022. Virat Kohli scored 54-ball 73 while captain Fat do pleases scored 44 as RCB chased down 169 with 8 wickets to spare.
Royal Challengers Bangalore have had an impressive run in the ongoing I'LL 2022 and are in the hunt for a place in the playoffs.
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