'RCB's worst buy ever:' Fans furious as Liam Livingstone departs for golden duck; call him 'maha fraud'

It was a must-win game, and fans were already skeptical about Liam Livingstone being included in the playing XI. With Tim David ruled out due to injury, Livingstone was brought in by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for the crucial clash against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)¡ªa move critics were quick to question. Unfortunately for RCB, Livingstone seemed to prove them right.

He wasn't given a chance to bowl and came in to bat at No. 4, only to be dismissed for a golden duck. RCB had just lost captain Rajat Patidar for 14 off 7, and Livingstone followed him back to the pavilion just as quickly.

Liam Livingstone's dismissal

Livingstone, known for his early shuffle across the crease, stuck to his usual approach. This time, it cost him dearly¡ªa full delivery angled into middle and leg slipped past his flick attempt, thudded into his pads, and crashed into the stumps.

After a brief exchange with Kohli, he walked off without hesitation. It was plumb¡ªno review needed. William O'Rourke, who claimed the wicket, couldn't hide his grin as he lined up for a potential hat-trick in his next over.

Fans are furious

Many took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to express their anger over how the all-rounder, who got a chance to prove himself, departed for a duck in such an important game.

One said, "We don't need you Livingstone."

We don't need you Livingstone

¡ª Sheshank (@sheshank0744) May 27, 2025

Another said, "Livingstone is pathetic beyond that may be, and Rajat nothing to say to you. Salt bro have some patience when you play the eliminator to MI."

Livingstone is pathetic beyond that may be, and Rajat nothing to say to you. Salt bro have some patience when you play the eliminator to MI.

¡ª Divyanka¡¯s Admirer ? (@Div_Admirer) May 27, 2025

One wrote, "Livingstone se bada fraud player koi nahi." (Translation: He is the biggest fraud)

Livingstone se bada fraud player koi nahi?

¡ª Sannu (@butterchickkenn) May 27, 2025

Another wrote, "I thought Livingstone was a fraud. Didn't know he was a maha fraud."

I thought Livingstone was a fraud.
Didn't know he was a maha fraud.

¡ª Sam Mitroda (@Sam_Mitroda) May 27, 2025

One added, "Liam Livingstone is the worst buy ever by RCB."

Liam Livingstone is the worst buy ever by RCB.#RCBvsLSG

¡ª Priyanshu (@negi_0228) May 27, 2025

RCB vs LSG: Teams

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Playing XI): Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Mayank Agarawal, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma(w/c), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Nuwan Thushara, Suyash Sharma
Impact Subs: Rajat Patidar, Rasikh Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Tim Seifert, Swapnil Singh

Lucknow Super Giants (Playing XI): Mitchell Marsh, Matthew Breetzke, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, Himmat Singh, Shahbaz Ahmed, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Avesh Khan, William ORourke
Impact Subs: Akash Maharaj Singh, Prince Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshin Kulkarni, Yuvraj Chaudhary